How to pronounce anthropology
Say it like an-thruh-POL-uh-jee. Anthropology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL).
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- an
- thruh
- POL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropology 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anthropology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-thruh-POL-uh-jee.
What does anthropology mean?
- the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
Words that rhyme with anthropology
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Questions about saying anthropology
How do you pronounce anthropology?
Say an-thruh-POL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəˈpɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropology?
Anthropology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL). Broken into parts: an · thruh · POL · uh · jee.
Is anthropology 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 /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/ (an-thruh-POL-uh-jee).