How to pronounce anthropological
Say it like an-thruh-puh-LOJ-uh-kul. Anthropological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOJ).
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- an
- thruh
- puh
- LOJ
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropological 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anthropological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-thruh-puh-LOJ-uh-kul.
What does anthropological mean?
- Relating to anthropology.
Where does anthropological come from?
From anthropology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with anthropological
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Questions about saying anthropological
How do you pronounce anthropological?
Say an-thruh-puh-LOJ-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəpəˈlɑdʒəkəl/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəpəˈlɒdʒəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropological?
Anthropological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOJ). Broken into parts: an · thruh · puh · LOJ · uh · kul.
Is anthropological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌænθrəpəˈlɒdʒəkəl/ (an-thruh-puh-LOJ-uh-kul).