How do you pronounce "anthropology"?

In American English: /ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi/ (anthr-uh-PAHL-uhj-ee). In British English: /ˌænθɹəpˈɒlədʒi/ (anthr-uhp-OL-uhj-ee). In Canadian English: /ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi/ (anthr-uh-PAHL-uhj-ee). In Australian English: /ˌanθɹəpˈɒlədʒi/ (anthr-UHP-ol-uhj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi/ (anthr-uh-PAHL-uhj-ee), while in British English it's /ˌænθɹəpˈɒlədʒi/ (anthr-uhp-OL-uhj-ee).

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anthropology

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/ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi/

anthr-uh-PAHL-uhj-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ænθran·əthro·pɑːlpol·ədʒo·igy

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Last updated: 2026-02-12