How to Pronounce "anecdote"
word
ˈænəkˌdoʊt
AN-ik-doht
ˈænɪkdˌəʊt
AN-ik-doht
Definition
A short, interesting or funny story about a real person or event, often told to illustrate a point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈænəkˌdoʊt
British English
ˈænɪkdˌəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-ik-doht
UK
AN-ik-doht
Listen in Context
She began her speech with a funny anecdote.
He told an anecdote about his childhood.
Can you share a personal anecdote?
That awkward anecdote always makes my friends laugh.