How to pronounce synanthropic
Say it like sin-un-THROP-ik. Synanthropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROP).
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- sin
- un
- THROP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synanthropic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 synanthropic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sin-un-THROP-ik.
What does synanthropic mean?
- Associated with humans.
Where does synanthropic come from?
From syn- + anthropic.
Words that rhyme with synanthropic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of synanthropic.
Questions about saying synanthropic
How do you pronounce synanthropic?
Say sin-un-THROP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪnənˈθrɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɪnənˈθrɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synanthropic?
Synanthropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROP). Broken into parts: sin · un · THROP · ik.
Is synanthropic 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 /ˌsɪnənˈθrɒpɪk/ (sin-un-THROP-ik).