How to pronounce antisocial
Say it like an-tih-SOH-shul. Antisocial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- an
- tih
- SOH
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antisocial 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.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of antisocial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-tee-SOH-shul.
What does antisocial mean?
- Unwilling or unable to cooperate and associate normally with other people.“antisocial person”
- Antagonistic, hostile, or unfriendly toward others; menacing.
- Opposed to social order or the principles of society; hostile toward society.“antisocial ideals”
- An antisocial individual.
Where does antisocial come from?
From anti- + social.
Questions about saying antisocial
How do you pronounce antisocial?
Say an-tih-SOH-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntɪˈsoʊʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌæntiˈsəʊʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antisocial?
Antisocial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: an · tih · SOH · shul.
Is antisocial 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 /ˌæntiˈsəʊʃəl/ (an-tee-SOH-shul).