How to pronounce anti
Say it like AN-tee. Anti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anti 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.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anti
American and British speakers say anti in essentially the same way: /ˈænˌti/ in the US and /ˈænti/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-tee.
What does anti mean?
- not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
- a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.)“the antis smelled victory after a long battle”
Where does anti come from?
Conversion of the prefix anti- to an adjective.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with anti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anti.
Words that sound like anti
Questions about saying anti
How do you pronounce anti?
Say AN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈænˌti/. In British English it is /ˈænti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anti?
Anti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say anti the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænˌti/ and the British form is /ˈænti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as anti?
Anti sounds the same as ante, auntie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.