How to pronounce antihero
Say it like AN-ty-hee-roh. Antihero has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- ty
- hee
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antihero 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.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- heeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of antihero
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AN-tih-heer-oh.
What does antihero mean?
- A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals.
Where does antihero come from?
From anti- + hero.
Questions about saying antihero
How do you pronounce antihero?
Say AN-ty-hee-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈænˌtaɪhiroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈæntɪˌhɪərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antihero?
Antihero has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · ty · hee · roh.
Is antihero 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 /ˈæntɪˌhɪərəʊ/ (AN-tih-heer-oh).