How to Pronounce Anthology

To pronounce "anthology", say ANTH-ol-ogy — 3 syllables, IPA /ænˈθɒlədʒɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ænˈθɒlədʒɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “anthology”

"anthology" has 3 syllables: anth-ol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does anthology mean?

noun

  1. A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.
  2. Of a work or series containing various stories with no direct relation to one another.

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Words that rhyme with anthology

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ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthropologysociologyterminology

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anthology"?▾

"Anthology" has 3 syllables: anth · ol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "anthology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anthology" is /ænˈθɒlədʒɪ/.

What does "anthology" mean?▾

Anthology: A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.

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