How to pronounce "antipas" in English
ˈæn.tə.pəs
AN·tə·pəs
Primary stress: AN
Hear native speakers say antipas in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “antipas”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
AN
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
tə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
pəs
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("AN"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "antipas" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "antipas is" sounds like "antipas-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "antipas" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Herod Antipas. He ruled over Galilee and Perea, and he was known as a weak and”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“You are holding fast to my name, you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas my witness, I have some things against you,”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“let's see rapper rapper TV show yes philanthropist Antipas we go later a”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“A long time ago, there was a king named King Herod Antipas.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Galilee was ruled by a son of Herod the Great, Herod Antipas, and different descendants of Herod would rule in different parts of Palestine for many”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
Practice Speaking “antipas”
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Herod Antipas. He ruled over Galilee and Perea, and he was known as a weak and
Hear it in context: “antipas”
5 clipsThe English word “antipas” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈæn.tə.pəs (phonetic respelling: AN-tə-pəs). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (AN · tə · pəs), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (AN). Grammatically, “antipas” functions as a proper noun. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “antipas” in natural connected speech across American (US: 5 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @6:51
“King Herod Antipas. Let's say all together. Ready? On three. 1 2 3. King Herod Antipas. He ruled over Galilee and Perea, and he was known as a weak and morally corrupt leader. Why?”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @45:27
“[well maybe that's a reference to the emperor cult itself.] You are holding fast to my name, you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas my witness, I have some things against you, you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:07
“so will smith in the building actor let's see rapper rapper TV show yes philanthropist Antipas we go later a cook yeah I just I just threw that in I'm not even sure that's true”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @6:42
“great skill to have as leader? And you might be true, but let me tell you a story. A long time ago, there was a king named King Herod Antipas. Let's say all together. Ready? On three. 1 2 3. King King Herod Antipas. Let's say all together. Ready? On three. 1 2 3. King”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #5 · @38:25
“Pilate was one of these direct Roman rulers of Judea. Galilee was ruled by a son of Herod the Great, Herod Antipas, and different descendants of Herod would rule in different parts of Palestine for many Herod Antipas, and different descendants of”
Definition & Meaning: “antipas”
- Herod Antipas was a 1st-century ruler of Galilee and Perea during the time of Jesus and John the Baptist.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Herod Antipas ordered the execution of John the Baptist.”
- “Herod Antipas. He ruled over Galilee and Perea, and he was known as a weak and”
- “You are holding fast to my name, you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas my witness, I have some things against you,”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “antipas”
- Pronunciation:
- AN-tə-pəs
- Syllables:
- AN · tə · pəs
- Written Hyphenation:
- an · ti · pas
- Primary stress:
- AN
- IPA:
- ˈæn.tə.pəs
- Hear it in context
- antipas
Words that Rhyme with “antipas”
-æntəpəsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"antipas" (⁄ˈæn.tə.pəs⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "antipas" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about antipas
How do you pronounce “antipas”?
“antipas” is pronounced ⁄ˈæn.tə.pəs⁄ (AN-tə-pəs). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “antipas”?
“antipas” has 3 syllables: AN · tə · pəs.
Where is the stress in “antipas”?
The primary stress in “antipas” is on “AN”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “antipas” mean?
Herod Antipas was a 1st-century ruler of Galilee and Perea during the time of Jesus and John the Baptist.
How can I hear “antipas” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “antipas”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).