How to pronounce antipathetic
Say it like an-tih-puh-THET-ik. Antipathetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THET).
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US American/ˌæntɪpəˈθɛtɪk/an-tih-puh-THET-ik
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- an
- tih
- puh
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antipathetic 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does antipathetic mean?
adjective
- Having or showing a strong aversion or repugnance.
- Opposed in nature or character; antagonistic.
- Causing a feeling of antipathy; repugnant.
Where does antipathetic come from?
From Latin antipatheticus.
Words that rhyme with antipathetic
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Questions about saying antipathetic
How do you pronounce antipathetic?
Say an-tih-puh-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntɪpəˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antipathetic?
Antipathetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THET). Broken into parts: an · tih · puh · THET · ik.