How to pronounce antiprolific
Say it like an-tee-pruh-LIF-ik. Antiprolific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIF).
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- an
- tee
- pruh
- LIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antiprolific 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of antiprolific
American and British speakers say antiprolific in essentially the same way: /ˌæntiprəˈlɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌæntiprəˈlɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-tee-pruh-LIF-ik.
What does antiprolific mean?
- That inhibits proliferation
Where does antiprolific come from?
From anti- + prolific.
Words that rhyme with antiprolific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of antiprolific.
Questions about saying antiprolific
How do you pronounce antiprolific?
Say an-tee-pruh-LIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntiprəˈlɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæntiprəˈlɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antiprolific?
Antiprolific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIF). Broken into parts: an · tee · pruh · LIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say antiprolific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæntiprəˈlɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌæntiprəˈlɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.