How to pronounce lycanthrope
Say it like LY-kun-throhp. Lycanthrope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- kun
- throhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lycanthrope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- throhpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lycanthrope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LY-kun-throhp.
What does lycanthrope mean?
- A werewolf.
- More generally, any sort of werecreature.
Questions about saying lycanthrope
How do you pronounce lycanthrope?
Say LY-kun-throhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪkənθroʊp/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪkənθrəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lycanthrope?
Lycanthrope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · kun · throhp.
Is lycanthrope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlaɪkənθrəʊp/ (LY-kun-throhp).