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Antelope Pronunciation
Antelope is pronounced AN-tuh-lohp, IPA /ˈæntəˌloʊp/.
AN-tuh-lohp
US /ˈæntəˌloʊp/ · UK /ˈæntɪˌləʊp/
Syllables: AN · tuh · lohp (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A fast, slender hoofed animal of Africa and Asia, such as the impala or the gazelle.
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Antelope in a Sentence
- A herd of antelope crossed the track at dawn.
- The park protects four species of antelope.
- An antelope will stand quite still for a while before it bolts.
Common Mispronunciations of Antelope
Not AN-tuh-luhp
The final syllable keeps a full long oh, so it rhymes with rope and not with cup.
Not an-TE-luhp
Thump the opening AN and let the two beats after it stay level and quiet.
Tip: The middle syllable is a weak tuh, which is why the word is often misspelt with an i.
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