How to pronounce antlion
Say it like ANT-ly-un. Antlion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANT).
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US American/ˈæntlaɪən/ANT-ly-un
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- ANT
- ly
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antlion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antlion mean?
noun
- Any of various species of insects, many of them nocturnal, in the family Myrmeleontidae. The adults superficially resemble the unrelated damselflies. The larvae bury themselves in sand below a cone-shaped pit in which they trap insects such as ants.
Where does antlion come from?
From ant + lion. Compare translingual Myrmeleon.
Questions about saying antlion
How do you pronounce antlion?
Say ANT-ly-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntlaɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antlion?
Antlion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANT). Broken into parts: ANT · ly · un.