How to pronounce disanthropic
Say it like dis-an-THROP-ik. Disanthropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROP).
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- dis
- an
- THROP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disanthropic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disanthropic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dis-an-THROP-ik.
What does disanthropic mean?
- Of or pertaining to disanthropy; desiring a world without human life, or pertaining to such a world, as expressed in literature.
Where does disanthropic come from?
From disanthropy + -ic (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’, forming adjectives from nouns), probably modeled after misanthropic.
Words that rhyme with disanthropic
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Questions about saying disanthropic
How do you pronounce disanthropic?
Say dis-an-THROP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsænˈθrɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsænˈθrɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disanthropic?
Disanthropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROP). Broken into parts: dis · an · THROP · ik.
Is disanthropic 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 /ˌdɪsænˈθrɒpɪk/ (dis-an-THROP-ik).