How to pronounce Neanderthal
Say it like nee-AN-der-thawl. Neanderthal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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US American/niˈændɚˌθɔl/nee-AN-der-thawl
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- nee
- AN
- der
- thawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neanderthal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- thawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does Neanderthal mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to Homo neanderthalensis.
- Of or pertaining to the Neander Valley in Germany.
- A specimen of the now extinct species Homo neanderthalensis.
Questions about saying Neanderthal
How do you pronounce Neanderthal?
Say nee-AN-der-thawl. The American pronunciation is /niˈændɚˌθɔl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Neanderthal?
Neanderthal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: nee · AN · der · thawl.