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The pronunciation of "antithesis" (an-TITH-uh-sis) follows specific rules and patterns in the English language, which are influenced by the word's Greek origins. Here are a few factors that influence its pronunciation:

Greek Origin: The word "antithesis" comes from the Greek word "antithesis," which combines "anti-" (against) and "thesis" (a placing or setting). The Greek pronunciation heavily influences the English pronunciation.

Syllable Stress: In English, words of Greek origin often have specific patterns of syllable stress. In "antithesis," the second syllable "TITH" is stressed, which is typical for many English words derived from Greek.

Vowel Sounds: The vowels in "antithesis" follow standard English vowel sounds, with "a" in "an-" pronounced as a short "a" (like in "cat"), and the "i" in "-thesis" pronounced as a short "i" (like in "sit").

Phonetics: English phonetic rules can sometimes be unpredictable, but they often follow the structure and sounds from the original language the word was borrowed from.

It's fascinating how language evolution and etymology influence pronunciation.