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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'an' like 'ant' without the 't'.
Add 'tic' with a short 'i' sound.
Follow with 'i' with a short 'i' sound again.
End with 'pate' with a long 'a' sound.
an-ti-ci-pate (adding an extra syllable)
an-tis-a-pate (incorrect vowel sound)
un-tis-i-pate (wrong starting sound)
same as American
same as American
Four syllables: an-tic-i-pate.
The stress is on the second syllable 'tic'.
The 'a' in 'pate' is pronounced with a long sound.
To expect or look forward to something happening.
/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
The act of anticipating; expectation.
/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/
Regarded as likely; expected.
/ænˈtɪsɪpətɔːri/
Relating to anticipation.
Anticipation has an extra syllable and ends differently.
Anticipated uses an 'id' sound at the end.
Anticipatory has a different ending sound and stress pattern.
Ensure you emphasize the 'tic' syllable as it carries the stress.
Pay close attention to the vowel sounds, especially in 'pate' to use a long 'a'.
