How to Pronounce Anthracite

To pronounce "anthracite", say ANTHR-ac-it-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈænθɹəˌsaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

anthracite

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈænθɹəˌsaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anthracite”

"anthracite" has 4 syllables: anthr-ac-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does anthracite mean?

noun

  1. A form of carbonized ancient plants; the hardest and cleanest-burning of all the coals.
  2. A dark grey colour.

Synonyms

hard coal

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Words that rhyme with anthracite

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insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

tidewaterculmhardcoalanthraxoliteanthracoxene

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anthracite"?▾

"Anthracite" has 4 syllables: anthr · ac · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "anthracite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anthracite" is /ˈænθɹəˌsaɪt/.

What does "anthracite" mean?▾

Anthracite: A form of carbonized ancient plants; the hardest and cleanest-burning of all the coals.

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