Proper Pronunciation Guide

antipathy

[æn tɪ pə θi]

Tips:

  • Pronounce this word as four syllables, stressing the second one.
  • Pronounce the second letter “a”—in the third syllable—as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/.
  • Pronounce the letters “th” as the unvoiced consonant
    /θ/.
  • Pronounce the letter “y” like the name of the letter “e”—
    /i/.

Practice Sentence:

David has an antipathy to swimming in lakes where he might encounter snakes and snapping turtles.

Definition:

  • (noun) A deep-seated, instinctual dislike of something.

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