Pronunciation: [ˈanɐdɹˌə͡ʊm] (IPA) 
Anadrome, meaning a fish that migrates upstream to spawn, is spelled a-n-a-d-r-o-m-e. The stress falls on the second syllable, -dro-. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is /ˈænədroʊm/. The initial "a" is pronounced like "a" in "cat" and the "e" at the end is pronounced like "ee" in "sheep". The "drome" part is pronounced like "drum". Anadrome is derived from the Greek word "anadromos", meaning "running upward".
Anadrome is a term that is used in linguistics and rhetoric to describe a type of wordplay or linguistic pattern in which a word or phrase can be read or understood both forwards and backwards, with the same or different meanings. The word "anadrome" itself originates from the Greek word "anádromos," which means "running back."
In an anadrome, when a word or phrase is reversed or spelled backwards, it forms another word or phrase that is usually related to the original one. This can be achieved through rearrangement of letters or by using mirror-image symmetry. Examples of anadromes include words such as "stressed" and "desserts," "drawer" and "reward," or "diaper" and "repaid." The anadrome effect can also exist in longer phrases or entire sentences, enhancing the complexity and creativity of the wordplay.
Anadrome can be seen as a type of word game or literary device that provides linguistic amusement or rhetorical effect. It is often utilized in poetry, word puzzles, or in artistic wordplay. The exploration of anadromes requires careful attention to language and its structures, as well as a sense of creativity and wit to identify or create meaningful anagrams or word reversals. The usage of anadromes can add an element of surprise, intrigue, or playfulness to speech or writing, engaging the audience in a unique way.
The word "anadrome" comes from the Greek words "ana" (ἀνά) meaning "up" or "back" and "dromos" (δρόμος) meaning "course" or "path". Therefore, "anadrome" can be translated as "going up the course" or "moving back on the path".
