How to pronounce anagram
Say it like AN-uh-gram. Anagram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce anagram. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AN
- uh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anagram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of anagram
American and British speakers say anagram in essentially the same way: /ˈænəˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈænəˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-gram.
What does anagram mean?
- A word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
- To form anagrams.
Questions about saying anagram
How do you pronounce anagram?
Say AN-uh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈænəˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anagram?
Anagram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say anagram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈænəˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.