How do you pronounce "anecdotes"?

In American English: /ˈænɪkˌdoʊts/ (AN-ik-dohts). In British English: /ˈænɪkdˌəʊts/ (AN-ikd-ohts). In Canadian English: /ˈænɪkˌdoʊts/ (AN-ik-dohts). In Australian English: /ˈanɪkdˌəʊts/ (AN-ikd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænɪkˌdoʊts/ (AN-ik-dohts), while in British English it's /ˈænɪkdˌəʊts/ (AN-ikd-ohts).

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anecdotes

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/ˈænɪkˌdoʊts/

AN-ik-dohts

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ænanec·ɪkdo·doʊtstes

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Last updated: 2026-02-12