How to pronounce anthroponomy
Say it like an-thruh-PAH-nuh-mee. Anthroponomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH).
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- an
- thruh
- PAH
- nuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthroponomy 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.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anthroponomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-thruh-PON-uh-mee.
What does anthroponomy mean?
- The science of the laws of the development of the human organism in relation to other organisms and the environment.
Where does anthroponomy come from?
From anthropo- + -nomy.
Words that rhyme with anthroponomy
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Questions about saying anthroponomy
How do you pronounce anthroponomy?
Say an-thruh-PAH-nuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəˈpɑnəmi/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəˈpɒnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthroponomy?
Anthroponomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH). Broken into parts: an · thruh · PAH · nuh · mee.
Is anthroponomy 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 /ˌænθrəˈpɒnəmi/ (an-thruh-PON-uh-mee).