How to pronounce anally
Say it like AY-nuh-lee. Anally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anally
American and British speakers say anally in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪnəli/ in the US and /ˈeɪnəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-nuh-lee.
What does anally mean?
- In an anal manner.
Where does anally come from?
From anal + -ly.
Questions about saying anally
How do you pronounce anally?
Say AY-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪnəli/. In British English it is /ˈeɪnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anally?
Anally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say anally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪnəli/ and the British form is /ˈeɪnəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.