How to Pronounce Anacreontic

To pronounce "anacreontic", say AN-acr-eont-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /əˌnækɹiˈɒntɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/əˌnækɹiˈɒntɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “anacreontic”

"anacreontic" has 4 syllables: an-acr-eont-ic.

What does anacreontic mean?

noun

  1. A short lyrical piece about love and wine.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the Greek poet Anacreon and his manners; jovial, festive.

Related words

archilochianacheronticacriteaoniananachronismaticalacheronticalacharneananachronismatic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anacreontic"?▾

"Anacreontic" has 4 syllables: an · acr · eont · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "anacreontic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anacreontic" is /əˌnækɹiˈɒntɪk/.

What does "anacreontic" mean?▾

Anacreontic: A short lyrical piece about love and wine.

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