How to pronounce anemone
Say it like uh-NEM-uh-nee. Anemone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEM).
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- uh
- NEM
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Four syllables: 'uh-NEM-uh-nee'.
Anemone 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.
- NEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anemone
American and British speakers say anemone in essentially the same way: /əˈnɛməni/ in the US and /əˈnɛməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NEM-uh-nee.
What does anemone mean?
- Any plant of the genus Anemone, of the Ranunculaceae (or buttercup) family, such as the windflower.
- A sea anemone.
Words that rhyme with anemone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anemone.
Questions about saying anemone
How do you pronounce anemone?
Say uh-NEM-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɛməni/. In British English it is /əˈnɛməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anemone?
Anemone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEM). Broken into parts: uh · NEM · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say anemone the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɛməni/ and the British form is /əˈnɛməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.