How to pronounce antilocust
Say it like an-tee-LOH-kust. Antilocust has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- an
- tee
- LOH
- kust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antilocust 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of antilocust
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-tee-LOH-kust.
What does antilocust mean?
- Destroying or opposing locusts.
Where does antilocust come from?
From anti- (prefix meaning ‘against, opposed to; counteracting’) + locust.
Words that rhyme with antilocust
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Questions about saying antilocust
How do you pronounce antilocust?
Say an-tee-LOH-kust. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntiˈloʊkəst/. In British English it is /ˌæntiˈləʊkəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antilocust?
Antilocust has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: an · tee · LOH · kust.
Is antilocust 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 /ˌæntiˈləʊkəst/ (an-tee-LOH-kust).