How to pronounce antithetical
Say it like an-tuh-THET-ih-kul. Antithetical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET).
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US American/ˌæntəˈθɛtɪkəl/an-tuh-THET-ih-kul
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- an
- tuh
- THET
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antithetical 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antithetical mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.“His wrong-headed beliefs are antithetical to everything we stand for as a community.”
Where does antithetical come from?
From Latin antitheticus + -al.
Words that rhyme with antithetical
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Questions about saying antithetical
How do you pronounce antithetical?
Say an-tuh-THET-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntəˈθɛtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antithetical?
Antithetical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET). Broken into parts: an · tuh · THET · ih · kul.