How to Pronounce Anachronisms

To pronounce "anachronisms", say AN-achr-on-isms — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AN-achr-on-isms

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💡 Tip for remembering “anachronisms”

"anachronisms" has 4 syllables: an-achr-on-isms. It rhymes with aphorisms and criticisms, if that helps it stick.

What does anachronisms mean?

noun

  1. A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.
  2. A person or thing which seems to belong to a different time or period of time.

Words that rhyme with anachronisms

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aphorismscriticismsmicroorganismseuphemismsmannerismsmechanismsantagonismsschismsorganismsprismsdualismsmetabolisms

Related words

mistimingmisdatinganachronyantiquatedarchaismsarchaicarchaismarchaistic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anachronisms"?▾

"Anachronisms" has 4 syllables: an · achr · on · isms.

What does "anachronisms" mean?▾

Anachronisms: A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.

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