How to Pronounce Anti

To pronounce "anti", say ANT-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæn.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈæn.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anti”

"anti" has 2 syllables: ant-i. It rhymes with canty and scanty, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ante, auntie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does anti mean?

noun

  1. A person opposed to a concept or principle.

adjective

  1. Opposed to something.
  2. That has a torsion angle between 90° and 180°

preposition

  1. Alternative form of anti-

Antonyms

pro

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Words that rhyme with anti

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cantyscantyanteshantyauntiechiantichantypantypantiefantigranteeplantae

Related words

counteractiveopposedopposingantanti-waroppositionistdissentercontrol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anti"?▾

"Anti" has 2 syllables: ant · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "anti"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anti" is /ˈæn.ti/.

What does "anti" mean?▾

Anti: A person opposed to a concept or principle.

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