How to pronounce anthropomorphic
Say it like an-thruh-puh-MOR-fik. Anthropomorphic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOR).
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- an
- thruh
- puh
- MOR
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropomorphic 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.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anthropomorphic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: an-throh-poh-MAW-fik.
What does anthropomorphic mean?
- Having the form of a human.
- Having attributes or characteristics of a human being.
- An anthropomorphized animal and creature.
Where does anthropomorphic come from?
From anthropo- + -morphic.
Words that rhyme with anthropomorphic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anthropomorphic.
Questions about saying anthropomorphic
How do you pronounce anthropomorphic?
Say an-thruh-puh-MOR-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəʊpəʊˈmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropomorphic?
Anthropomorphic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOR). Broken into parts: an · thruh · puh · MOR · fik.
Is anthropomorphic 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 /ˌænθrəʊpəʊˈmɔːfɪk/ (an-throh-poh-MAW-fik).