How to pronounce anagrind
Say it like AN-uh-grind. Anagrind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- grind
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anagrind 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.
- grindKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anagrind
American and British speakers say anagrind in essentially the same way: /ˈænəɡrɪnd/ in the US and /ˈænəɡrɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-grind.
What does anagrind mean?
- Part of a cryptic crossword clue indicating that the letters of another word or phrase in the clue should be anagrammed.
Where does anagrind come from?
Contraction of anagram indicator.
Questions about saying anagrind
How do you pronounce anagrind?
Say AN-uh-grind. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəɡrɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈænəɡrɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anagrind?
Anagrind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · grind.
Do Americans and Brits say anagrind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəɡrɪnd/ and the British form is /ˈænəɡrɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.