How to pronounce antonomasia
Say it like an-tuh-nuh-MAY-zhuh. Antonomasia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY).
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- an
- tuh
- nuh
- MAY
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antonomasia 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of antonomasia
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
British respelling: an-tuh-noh-MAY-zee-uh.
What does antonomasia mean?
- The substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun.
- Use of a proper name to suggest its most obvious quality or aspect.
Words that rhyme with antonomasia
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Questions about saying antonomasia
How do you pronounce antonomasia?
Say an-tuh-nuh-MAY-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntənəˈmeɪʒə/. In British English it is /ˌæntənəʊˈmeɪziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antonomasia?
Antonomasia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY). Broken into parts: an · tuh · nuh · MAY · zhuh.
Is antonomasia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ˌæntənəʊˈmeɪziə/ (an-tuh-noh-MAY-zee-uh).