How to pronounce antithesis
Say it like an-TITH-uh-sus. Antithesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TITH).
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US American/ænˈtɪθəsəs/an-TITH-uh-sus
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- an
- TITH
- uh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antithesis 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.
- TITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antithesis mean?
noun
- A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.
- A device by which two contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in parallel form; a figure of speech arranged in this manner
- The second stage of a dialectical process in which the thesis is negated.
Questions about saying antithesis
How do you pronounce antithesis?
Say an-TITH-uh-sus. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɪθəsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antithesis?
Antithesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TITH). Broken into parts: an · TITH · uh · sus.