How to pronounce angina
Say it like an-JY-nuh. Angina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JY).
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- an
- JY
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of angina
American and British speakers say angina in essentially the same way: /ænˈdʒaɪnə/ in the US and /ænˈdʒaɪnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-JY-nuh.
What does angina mean?
- Any of various kinds of pain, especially pain that is suffocative, spasmodic, and/or acute and severe (fulminant).
- An inflammatory infection of the throat, especially quinsy; any sore throat, with or without tooth and gum involvement.
Where does angina come from?
From Latin angina (“quinsy; strangling, choking”), from angō (“to press together, to choke, to hurt (cause pain)”).
Words that rhyme with angina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of angina.
Questions about saying angina
How do you pronounce angina?
Say an-JY-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ænˈdʒaɪnə/. In British English it is /ænˈdʒaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angina?
Angina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JY). Broken into parts: an · JY · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say angina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈdʒaɪnə/ and the British form is /ænˈdʒaɪnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.