How to Pronounce Anecdotal

To pronounce "anecdotal", say AN-ecd-ot-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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Letters

/ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “anecdotal”

"anecdotal" has 4 syllables: an-ecd-ot-al. It rhymes with total and motile, if that helps it stick.

What does anecdotal mean?

adjective

  1. Of the nature of or relating to an anecdote.
  2. Containing or abounding in anecdotes.

Words that rhyme with anecdotal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

totalmotiledotalnotalcrotalfloatelimmotilerotalboatelbowtelno-till

Related words

anecdoticcommunicatorycommunicativeanecdoticalempiricalcircumstantialbanalincidental

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anecdotal"?▾

"Anecdotal" has 4 syllables: an · ecd · ot · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "anecdotal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anecdotal" is /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl̩/.

What does "anecdotal" mean?▾

Anecdotal: Of the nature of or relating to an anecdote.

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