How to pronounce antidote
Say it like AN-tih-doht. Antidote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tih
- doht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antidote 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of antidote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AN-tih-doht.
What does antidote mean?
- A remedy to counteract the effects of poison.“She reached the hospital in time to receive the antidote for the snake venom.”
- Something that counteracts or prevents something harmful.“We need an antidote for this misinformation.”
- To counteract as an antidote.
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Questions about saying antidote
How do you pronounce antidote?
Say AN-tih-doht. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈæntɪˌdəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antidote?
Antidote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tih · doht.
Is antidote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæntɪˌdəʊt/ (AN-tih-doht).