4 syllables: Su, san B. An, tho, ny. Stress on ny.
soo-zuhn-bee-AN-thuh-nee
/ˈsuː.zən biː ˈæn.θə.ni/
Susan B. Anthony is pronounced soo-zuhn-bee-AN-thuh-nee (/ˈsuː.zən biː ˈæn.θə.ni/). It has four syllables (Su-san B. An-tho-ny), with the stress on "ny". As a verb, a proper noun referring to the prominent 19th‑century American suffragist and co‑founder of the women's rights movement, Susan B. Anthony. The name is pronounced to emphasize the two given names separately and the surname with a clear final syllable; in run‑of‑speech, the form is often used in citation or direct reference, not as a verb form. (2–4 sentences, 50–80 words).
verbA proper noun referring to the prominent 19th‑century American suffragist and co‑founder of the women's rights movement, Susan B. Anthony. The name is pronounced to emphasize the two given names separately and the surname with a clear final syllable; in run‑of‑speech, the form is often used in citation or direct reference, not as a verb form. (2–4 sentences, 50–80 words)
- Pronouncing Susan as SUZ-zen with a reduced vowel; keep it SOO-zən with the second syllable a schwa, not a reduced 'uh'. - Merging B with Susan or Anthony; articulate the middle initial as a separate syllable /biː/ to prevent slurring. - Mispronouncing θ in Anthony as f or d; practice the dental fricative with the tongue between teeth.
How to Pronounce Susan B. Anthony
"We studied the speeches of Susan B. Anthony in our history class."
"In the museum, a portrait of Susan B. Anthony hangs beside the exhibits."
"The award honored Susan B. Anthony’s lasting contributions to civil rights."
Usual pronunciation is /ˈsuːzən ˌbi ˈænθəni/. Put primary stress on Susan’s first syllable, secondary stress on B, and main stress on Anthony’s first syllable. Tip: say “SOO-zun BEE AN-thuh-nee” with careful articulation of the theta sound in ‘θ’ for Anthony. Audio reference: consult Cambridge or Forvo entry for Susan B. Anthony.
Common errors include misplacing the stress (e.g., AN-thony in Anthony) and mispronouncing the ‘th’ sound as an f or d (e.g., 'an-fuh-nee'). Correct by emphasizing ‘AN-thə-nee’ with the dental fricative /θ/ in Anthony and keeping Susan as SOO-zən with a light schwa. Also avoid blending B with Susan; pronounce ‘B’ clearly as /bi:/ or /b/ between the two names.
In US/UK/AU, the name remains largely similar, but rhotic vs non‑rhotic vowels affect the setter: US: rhotic /ˈsuːzən/ with r coloring in some close vowels, UK/AU may show slightly crisper /sjuː/ or /ˈsuːzən/ with less rhoticity in some speakers. The /θ/ in Anthony is consistently dental across accents. Middle initial /biː/ remains steady. Overall differences are subtle; the main changes involve vowel quality and rhoticity, not core consonants.
Difficulties arise from two elements: the sequence Susan B. Anthony includes a dental fricative /θ/ in Anthony, which non-native or non‑native English speakers mispronounce, and the stress pattern: SOO-zən BEE AN-thə-nee, with a quick transition between the second and third names. The combination, plus maintaining clear separation between the middle initial and surname, makes it challenging in fast speech.
A notable detail is keeping the B as a distinct syllable syllable: Susan (SOO-zən) + B (B) + Anthony (AN-thə-nee). Do not merge B with Susan or Anthony: bri dually articulate /bi:/. The θ sound in Anthony should be a proper dental fricative, not a 't-h' blend. You’ll notice a small pause or beat between B and Anthony in careful speech, helping clarity.
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- US: rhotic, lighter /r/ in Susan; keep /ˈsuːzən/ with lip rounding minimal. Anthony uses /θ/ as in 'think' and /ni/ ending; stress primary on AN. - UK: often crisper consonants; /ˈsuːzən/ and /ˈæn.θə.ni/ may have a slightly longer /θ/; more precise enunciation of the second syllable in Anthony. - AU: tends toward less vowel shortening in Susan; Anthony remains /ˈæn.θə.ni/ with a clear θ; middle initial /biː/ spoken distinctly. - IPA references: US /ˈsuːzən ˌbi ˈænθəni/; UK /ˈsuːzən ˌbi ˈænθəni/; AU /ˈsuːzən ˌbi ˈænθəni/.
Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer born in 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts. Her full name includes the given names Susan and Elizabeth (she later used Barbara? but is widely known as Susan B. Anthony). The surname Anthony derives from the Latin Antonius via Old French Anthony, evolving in English to the form Anthony. The middle initial B stands for Elizabeth when she was christened? In common usage, she is known by the two given names separated by a middle initial and surname. The phrase “Susan B. Anthony” became a proper noun representing her as a person and, by extension, as a symbol of suffrage. Her fame grew in the 1860s and 1870s as she campaigned for women’s suffrage, founded or led various reform societies, and is memorialized in institutions and landmarks. The first known uses appear in mid‑late 19th century American political writing and biographies, with “Susan B. Anthony” appearing as a citation epithet for the activist in newspapers and pamphlets of that era, and later in educational materials and popular history narratives.
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