How to pronounce anthroposophist
Say it like an-thruh-POS-uh-fist. Anthroposophist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POS).
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- an
- thruh
- POS
- uh
- fist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthroposophist 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.
- POSSay 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.
- fistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anthroposophist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-thruh-POS-uh-fist.
What does anthroposophist mean?
- A proponent of anthroposophy.
Where does anthroposophist come from?
From anthroposophy + -ist.
Questions about saying anthroposophist
How do you pronounce anthroposophist?
Say an-thruh-POS-uh-fist. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəˈpɑsəfɪst/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəˈpɒsəfɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthroposophist?
Anthroposophist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POS). Broken into parts: an · thruh · POS · uh · fist.
Is anthroposophist 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 /ˌænθrəˈpɒsəfɪst/ (an-thruh-POS-uh-fist).