How to Pronounce “anatomical”

American (US)

/æ.nəˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/

British (UK)

/æ.nəˈtɒ.mɪ.kəl/

Australian (AU)

/æ.nəˈtɔ.mɪ.kəl/

adjective — Of or relating to anatomy or dissection.

Example: The two species have some anatomical similarities.

Where the stress falls. “anatomical” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /æ.nəˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /æ.nəˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "anatomical" mean?

anatomical (adjective): Of or relating to anatomy or dissection. For example — The two species have some anatomical similarities.

How do you pronounce "anatomical" in American vs British English?

American English: /æ.nəˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/. British English: /æ.nəˈtɒ.mɪ.kəl/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "anatomical"?

/æ.nəˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ in American English, /æ.nəˈtɒ.mɪ.kəl/ in British English, /æ.nəˈtɔ.mɪ.kəl/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "anatomical"?

“anatomical” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /æ.nəˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.