How to Pronounce Antennae

To pronounce "antennae", say ANT-enn-ae — 3 syllables, IPA /ænˈtɛnaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ænˈtɛnaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “antennae”

"antennae" has 3 syllables: ant-enn-ae. It rhymes with plenty and any, if that helps it stick.

What does antennae mean?

noun

  1. A feeler organ on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal.
  2. An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal.

Synonyms

aerialfeeler

Words that rhyme with antennae

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plentyanybennypennyjennypennipennaegenaetwentyblennytenpennybeni

Related words

aerialaerialsairairplayantenaarraybranchdish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "antennae"?▾

"Antennae" has 3 syllables: ant · enn · ae.

What is the IPA transcription of "antennae"?▾

The IPA transcription of "antennae" is /ænˈtɛnaɪ/.

What does "antennae" mean?▾

Antennae: A feeler organ on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal.

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