How to Pronounce Anaphora

To pronounce "anaphora", say AN-aph-or-a — 4 syllables, IPA /ænəˈfɔɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ænəˈfɔɹə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anaphora”

"anaphora" has 4 syllables: an-aph-or-a.

What does anaphora mean?

noun

  1. An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.

noun

  1. The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis.
  2. An expression that can refer to virtually any referent, the specific referent being defined by context.

Antonyms

cataphorlogophorepiphoraepistrophe

Related words

epanaphoraintrasententialanadiplosissymploceepistropheepanadiplosisepanalepsisantistrophe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anaphora"?▾

"Anaphora" has 4 syllables: an · aph · or · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "anaphora"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anaphora" is /ænəˈfɔɹə/.

What does "anaphora" mean?▾

Anaphora: An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.

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