How to Pronounce "ante"
word
/ˈænti/
AN-tee
/ˈæntiː/
AN-tee
Definition
In card games like poker, 'ante' is a small amount of money each player puts in before the game starts. It can also mean any initial payment or basic contribution required before starting something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈænti/
British English
/ˈæntiː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-tee
UK
AN-tee
Listen in Context
Each player puts in an ante before the round starts.
If you don't pay the ante, you can't play.
The ante for this game is one dollar.
It's time to ante up or leave the table.