How to pronounce thanatopsis
Say it like than-uh-TOP-sis. Thanatopsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOP).
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- than
- uh
- TOP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thanatopsis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thanatopsis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: than-uh-TOP-sis.
What does thanatopsis mean?
- Contemplation of death.
Words that rhyme with thanatopsis
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Questions about saying thanatopsis
How do you pronounce thanatopsis?
Say than-uh-TOP-sis. The American pronunciation is /θænəˈtɑpsɪs/. In British English it is /θænəˈtɒpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thanatopsis?
Thanatopsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOP). Broken into parts: than · uh · TOP · sis.
Is thanatopsis 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 /θænəˈtɒpsɪs/ (than-uh-TOP-sis).