How to pronounce anthropolater
Say it like an-thruh-POL-uh-ter. Anthropolater has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL).
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- an
- thruh
- POL
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropolater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of anthropolater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: an-thruh-POL-uh-tuh.
What does anthropolater mean?
- A worshipper of a human or humans.
Where does anthropolater come from?
From anthropo- + -later.
Questions about saying anthropolater
How do you pronounce anthropolater?
Say an-thruh-POL-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəˈpɑlətɚ/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəˈpɒlətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropolater?
Anthropolater has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL). Broken into parts: an · thruh · POL · uh · ter.
Is anthropolater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌænθrəˈpɒlətə/ (an-thruh-POL-uh-tuh).