How to pronounce anagrams
Say it like AN-uh-grams. Anagrams has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- grams
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anagrams 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.
- gramsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of anagrams
American and British speakers say anagrams in essentially the same way: /ˈænəɡræms/ in the US and /ˈænəɡræms/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-grams.
What does anagrams mean?
- plural of anagram How to pronounce anagram
- third-person singular simple present indicative of anagram How to pronounce anagram
Questions about saying anagrams
How do you pronounce anagrams?
Say AN-uh-grams. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəɡræms/. In British English it is /ˈænəɡræms/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anagrams?
Anagrams has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · grams.
Do Americans and Brits say anagrams the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəɡræms/ and the British form is /ˈænəɡræms/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.