How to pronounce antonymous
Say it like an-TAH-nih-mus. Antonymous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- an
- TAH
- nih
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antonymous 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.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of antonymous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-TON-ih-mus.
What does antonymous mean?
- Synonym of antonymic.
Where does antonymous come from?
From antonym + -ous.
Words that rhyme with antonymous
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Questions about saying antonymous
How do you pronounce antonymous?
Say an-TAH-nih-mus. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɑnɪməs/. In British English it is /ænˈtɒnɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antonymous?
Antonymous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: an · TAH · nih · mus.
Is antonymous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ænˈtɒnɪməs/ (an-TON-ih-mus).