How to Pronounce "anecdotal"
word
ˌænəkˈdoʊtəɫ/, /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtəɫ
an-ik-DOH-tuhl
ˈænɪkdˌəʊtəl
AN-ik-DOH-tuhl
Definition
Describing information or evidence based on personal stories or experiences rather than on facts, research, or scientific analysis.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌænəkˈdoʊtəɫ/, /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtəɫ
British English
ˈænɪkdˌəʊtəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-ik-DOH-tuhl
UK
AN-ik-DOH-tuhl
Listen in Context
The report was based only on anecdotal stories from a few people.
We need more than just anecdotal evidence to prove the claim.
Her opinion was anecdotal and not supported by research.
There's a lot of anecdotal evidence that this diet works, but no scientific proof.