How do you pronounce "anecdote"?

In American English: /ˈænɪkˌdoʊt/ (AN-ik-doht). In British English: /ˈænɪkdˌəʊt/ (AN-ikd-oht). In Canadian English: /ˈænɪkˌdoʊt/ (AN-ik-doht). In Australian English: /ˈanɪkdˌəʊt/ (AN-ikd).

Is "anecdote" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænɪkˌdoʊt/ (AN-ik-doht), while in British English it's /ˈænɪkdˌəʊt/ (AN-ikd-oht).

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anecdote

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/ˈænɪkˌdoʊt/

AN-ik-doht

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ænan·ɪkec·doʊtdote

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Last updated: 2026-02-12