How to Pronounce Antonym

To pronounce "antonym", say ANT-onym — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæntəˌnɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæntəˌnɪm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “antonym”

"antonym" has 2 syllables: ant-onym.

What does antonym mean?

noun

  1. A word which has the opposite meaning of another word.

    ““rich” is an antonym of “poor”; “full” is an antonym of “empty””

Synonyms

opposite

Antonyms

synonym

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Related words

oppositesynonymautoantonymantithesiscounterterm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "antonym"?▾

"Antonym" has 2 syllables: ant · onym.

What is the IPA transcription of "antonym"?▾

The IPA transcription of "antonym" is /ˈæntəˌnɪm/.

What does "antonym" mean?▾

Antonym: A word which has the opposite meaning of another word.

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