How to pronounce Antilles
Say it like an-TIL-eez. Antilles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- an
- TIL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antilles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Antilles
American and British speakers say Antilles in essentially the same way: /ænˈtɪliz/ in the US and /ænˈtɪliːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-TIL-eez.
What does Antilles mean?
- A large archipelago in the West Indies, bounded to the north by (and including) the islands of Cuba, Hispaniola and Puerto Rico, in the Caribbean Sea
Where does Antilles come from?
From Antilia or Antillia, a legendary island lying west of Spain and Portugal, from Antulia; the name is of disputed origin, with many different theories proposed; see Antillia.
Questions about saying Antilles
How do you pronounce Antilles?
Say an-TIL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɪliz/. In British English it is /ænˈtɪliːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Antilles?
Antilles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: an · TIL · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say Antilles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈtɪliz/ and the British form is /ænˈtɪliːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.