How to Pronounce Anteroposterior

To pronounce "anteroposterior", say ANT-er-op-ost-er-ior — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

15

Letters

ANT-er-op-ost-er-ior

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"anteroposterior" has 6 syllables: ant-er-op-ost-er-ior.

What does anteroposterior mean?

adjective

  1. Anterior to posterior; front-to-back.

    “anteroposterior movement”

  2. Of or pertaining to the relation between anterior and posterior.

    “the anteroposterior axis”

Synonyms

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Related words

anterioposteriorposteroanterioranteriodorsallateroposterioranterosuperiorproximoposterioroccipitoposteriorlateroanterior

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anteroposterior"?▾

"Anteroposterior" has 6 syllables: ant · er · op · ost · er · ior.

What does "anteroposterior" mean?▾

Anteroposterior: Anterior to posterior; front-to-back.

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