How to pronounce xanthous
Say it like ZAN-thus. Xanthous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN).
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- ZAN
- thus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xanthous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xanthous
American and British speakers say xanthous in essentially the same way: /ˈzænθəs/ in the US and /ˈzænθəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAN-thus.
What does xanthous mean?
- Yellow-brown; yolk-colored.
Where does xanthous come from?
By surface analysis, xanth- + -ous.
Words that rhyme with xanthous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xanthous.
Questions about saying xanthous
How do you pronounce xanthous?
Say ZAN-thus. The American pronunciation is /ˈzænθəs/. In British English it is /ˈzænθəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xanthous?
Xanthous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN). Broken into parts: ZAN · thus.
Do Americans and Brits say xanthous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzænθəs/ and the British form is /ˈzænθəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.