How to pronounce anew
Say it like uh-NOO. Anew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- uh
- NOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anew 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.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of anew
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: uh-NYOO.
What does anew mean?
- Again, once more; afresh, in a new way, newly.“Each morning, opportunity, like the sun, dawns anew.”
Where does anew come from?
From Middle English onew, of newe, from Old English of niowe.
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Questions about saying anew
How do you pronounce anew?
Say uh-NOO. The American pronunciation is /əˈnu/. In British English it is /əˈnjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anew?
Anew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: uh · NOO.
Is anew pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /əˈnjuː/ (uh-NYOO).