How to pronounce anthroposphere
Say it like AN-throp-us-fih-er. Anthroposphere has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- throp
- us
- fih
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthroposphere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thropKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of anthroposphere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AN-throp-us-fih-uh.
What does anthroposphere mean?
- That part of the environment that is made or modified by humans for use in human activities and human habitats.
Where does anthroposphere come from?
From anthropo- + -sphere.
Questions about saying anthroposphere
How do you pronounce anthroposphere?
Say AN-throp-us-fih-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈænθrɑpəsfɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈænθrɒpəsfɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthroposphere?
Anthroposphere has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · throp · us · fih · er.
Is anthroposphere 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 /ˈænθrɒpəsfɪə/ (AN-throp-us-fih-uh).