How to pronounce anticorruption
Say it like an-ty-kuh-RUHP-shun. Anticorruption has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RUHP).
- an
- ty
- kuh
- RUHP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anticorruption 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.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anticorruption
American and British speakers say anticorruption in essentially the same way: /ˌænˌtaɪkəˈrʌpʃən/ in the US and /ˌæntiːkəˈrʌpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-tee-kuh-RUHP-shun.
What does anticorruption mean?
- Opposed to or combating corruption.“The government recently started an anticorruption campaign.”
- Movement or actions opposing corruption.
Where does anticorruption come from?
From anti- + corruption.
Words that rhyme with anticorruption
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anticorruption.
Questions about saying anticorruption
How do you pronounce anticorruption?
Say an-ty-kuh-RUHP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌænˌtaɪkəˈrʌpʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæntiːkəˈrʌpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anticorruption?
Anticorruption has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RUHP). Broken into parts: an · ty · kuh · RUHP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say anticorruption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænˌtaɪkəˈrʌpʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæntiːkəˈrʌpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.