How to Pronounce Neanderthal

To pronounce "neanderthal", say NEAND-erth-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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NEAND-erth-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “neanderthal”

"neanderthal" has 3 syllables: neand-erth-al. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does neanderthal mean?

noun

  1. A specimen of the now extinct species Homo neanderthalensis.
  2. A primitive person.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to Homo neanderthalensis.

    “The capacity of the Neanderthal skull was 10% larger than that of modern humans.”

  2. Old-fashioned, opposed to change (in allusion to Homo neanderthalensis).

Words that rhyme with neanderthal

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squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

neandertalneanderthalianswinishboorishloutishoafishunrefinedneanderthalic

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How many syllables are in "neanderthal"?▾

"Neanderthal" has 3 syllables: neand · erth · al.

What does "neanderthal" mean?▾

Neanderthal: A specimen of the now extinct species Homo neanderthalensis.

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