How to pronounce anthropomorphism
Say it like an-thruh-puh-MOR-fih-zum. Anthropomorphism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOR).
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- an
- thruh
- puh
- MOR
- fih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropomorphism 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anthropomorphism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: an-thruh-puh-MAW-fih-zum.
What does anthropomorphism mean?
- The ascribing of human characteristics and behaviors to nonhuman entities.
- The ascribing of human characteristics and behaviors to divine nonhuman entities.
Where does anthropomorphism come from?
Coined in the mid-1700s.
Words that rhyme with anthropomorphism
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anthropomorphism.
Questions about saying anthropomorphism
How do you pronounce anthropomorphism?
Say an-thruh-puh-MOR-fih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔrfɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropomorphism?
Anthropomorphism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOR). Broken into parts: an · thruh · puh · MOR · fih · zum.
Is anthropomorphism 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 /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːfɪzəm/ (an-thruh-puh-MAW-fih-zum).