How to pronounce antipodean
Say it like an-tip-uh-DEE-un. Antipodean has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEE).
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- an
- tip
- uh
- DEE
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antipodean 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.
- tipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of antipodean
American and British speakers say antipodean in essentially the same way: /ænˌtɪpəˈdiən/ in the US and /ænˌtɪpəˈdiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-tip-uh-DEE-un.
What does antipodean mean?
- Diametrically opposed.
- Relating to the antipodes, or situated at opposite sides of the Earth.
- Of, or pertaining to, Australia or New Zealand.
- An inhabitant of the antipodes.
Words that rhyme with antipodean
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of antipodean.
Questions about saying antipodean
How do you pronounce antipodean?
Say an-tip-uh-DEE-un. The American pronunciation is /ænˌtɪpəˈdiən/. In British English it is /ænˌtɪpəˈdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antipodean?
Antipodean has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEE). Broken into parts: an · tip · uh · DEE · un.
Do Americans and Brits say antipodean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˌtɪpəˈdiən/ and the British form is /ænˌtɪpəˈdiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.