How to pronounce anthropoid
Say it like AN-thruh-poyd. Anthropoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- thruh
- poyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- poydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of anthropoid
American and British speakers say anthropoid in essentially the same way: /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-thruh-poyd.
What does anthropoid mean?
- Having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance.
- Of the pelvis, having an anteroposterior diameter equal or exceeding the transverse diameter.
- Having characteristics of an ape.
- An anthropoid animal.
Questions about saying anthropoid
How do you pronounce anthropoid?
Say AN-thruh-poyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropoid?
Anthropoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · thruh · poyd.
Do Americans and Brits say anthropoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.