How do you pronounce "anticipate"?

In American English: /ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/ (an-TIS-uh-payt). In British English: /æntˈɪsɪpˌeɪt/ (ant-IS-ip-ayt). In Canadian English: /ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/ (an-TIS-uh-payt). In Australian English: /antˈɪsɪpˌeɪt/ (ANT-is-ip).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/ (an-TIS-uh-payt), while in British English it's /æntˈɪsɪpˌeɪt/ (ant-IS-ip-ayt).

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/ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/

an-TIS-uh-payt

Syllable Breakdown

ænan·tɪstic·əi·peɪtpate

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Last updated: 2026-02-12