How to Pronounce Antithesis

To pronounce "antithesis", say ANT-ith-es-is — 4 syllables, IPA /æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

antithesis

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “antithesis”

"antithesis" has 4 syllables: ant-ith-es-is.

What does antithesis mean?

noun

  1. A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.
  2. A device by which two contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in parallel form.

Antonyms

epitome

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Related words

oppositecontrarycontradictioncontrastoppositioncontradistinctiondenialnegation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "antithesis"?▾

"Antithesis" has 4 syllables: ant · ith · es · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "antithesis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "antithesis" is /æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/.

What does "antithesis" mean?▾

Antithesis: A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.

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