How to pronounce anemic
Say it like uh-NEE-mik. Anemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
- uh
- NEE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anemic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anemic
American and British speakers say anemic in essentially the same way: /əˈnimɪk/ in the US and /əˈniːmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NEE-mik.
What does anemic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or suffering from anemia.
- Weak; listless; lacking power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness.
- A person who has anemia.
Where does anemic come from?
From anemia + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- enervated
- underoxygenated
- anaemic
Words that rhyme with anemic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anemic.
Questions about saying anemic
How do you pronounce anemic?
Say uh-NEE-mik. The American pronunciation is /əˈnimɪk/. In British English it is /əˈniːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anemic?
Anemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: uh · NEE · mik.
Do Americans and Brits say anemic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnimɪk/ and the British form is /əˈniːmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.