How to pronounce ani
Say it like AH-nee. Ani has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑni/AH-nee
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- AH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ani pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does ani mean?
noun
- Any bird of the genus Crotophaga in the cuckoo family.
Where does ani come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese ani or Spanish aní, both from Old Tupi any.
Words that rhyme with ani
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ani.
Questions about saying ani
How do you pronounce ani?
Say AH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ani?
Ani has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · nee.