How to Pronounce “anthropological”
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- American (US)
- /æn.θɹə.pəˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/
What “anthropological” means
adjective — Relating to anthropology.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “anthropological” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /æn.θɹə.pəˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /æn.θɹə.pəˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "anthropological" mean?
anthropological (adjective): Relating to anthropology.
What is the IPA transcription of "anthropological"?
/æn.θɹə.pəˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/ in American English.
Which syllable is stressed in "anthropological"?
“anthropological” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /æn.θɹə.pəˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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