How to pronounce antinomy
Say it like an-TIN-uh-mee. Antinomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN).
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- an
- TIN
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antinomy 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.
- TINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of antinomy
American and British speakers say antinomy in essentially the same way: /ænˈtɪnəmi/ in the US and /ænˈtɪnəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-TIN-uh-mee.
What does antinomy mean?
- Any contradiction or paradox.
- In the thought of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724–1804): an apparent contradiction between valid conclusions; a paradox.
Questions about saying antinomy
How do you pronounce antinomy?
Say an-TIN-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɪnəmi/. In British English it is /ænˈtɪnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antinomy?
Antinomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN). Broken into parts: an · TIN · uh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say antinomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈtɪnəmi/ and the British form is /ænˈtɪnəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.