How to pronounce lycanthropy
Say it like ly-KAN-thruh-pee. Lycanthropy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- ly
- KAN
- thruh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lycanthropy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lycanthropy
American and British speakers say lycanthropy in essentially the same way: /laɪˈkænθrəpi/ in the US and /laɪˈkænθrəpiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ly-KAN-thruh-pee.
What does lycanthropy mean?
- The state of being a lycanthrope (or werewolf), a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and a wolf, often said to happen involuntarily during a full moon; werewolfdom.
- The state of being a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and an animal, whether or not it is a wolf.
- A delusion in which one believes oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal.
Words that rhyme with lycanthropy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lycanthropy.
Questions about saying lycanthropy
How do you pronounce lycanthropy?
Say ly-KAN-thruh-pee. The American pronunciation is /laɪˈkænθrəpi/. In British English it is /laɪˈkænθrəpiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lycanthropy?
Lycanthropy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: ly · KAN · thruh · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say lycanthropy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪˈkænθrəpi/ and the British form is /laɪˈkænθrəpiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.