How to Pronounce Anadromous

To pronounce "anadromous", say AN-adr-om-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈnad.ɹə.məs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈnad.ɹə.məs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “anadromous”

"anadromous" has 4 syllables: an-adr-om-ous.

What does anadromous mean?

adjective

  1. (of a migratory fish) That lives in the sea and breeds in fresh water.

    “Shads and most species of salmon are anadromous.”

  2. Of a fern in which the first veins in a frond segment are produced towards the apex of the frond.

Antonyms

catadromous

Related words

lampreysteelheadcharrsalmonidsanadromicanadromuscatadromousamphidromous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anadromous"?▾

"Anadromous" has 4 syllables: an · adr · om · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "anadromous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anadromous" is /əˈnad.ɹə.məs/.

What does "anadromous" mean?▾

Anadromous: (of a migratory fish) That lives in the sea and breeds in fresh water.

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