How to pronounce antipope
Say it like AN-tee-pohp. Antipope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tee
- pohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antipope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of antipope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AN-tih-pohp.
What does antipope mean?
- A person who claims or claimed to be the pope, usually as the result of a disputed election or deposition, but is not considered by the Roman Catholic Church to be the real pope.
Where does antipope come from?
From Middle French antipape (later assimilated to anti- + pope), from Medieval Latin antipāpa.
Questions about saying antipope
How do you pronounce antipope?
Say AN-tee-pohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntiˌpoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈæntɪpəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antipope?
Antipope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tee · pohp.
Is antipope 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 /ˈæntɪpəʊp/ (AN-tih-pohp).