How to pronounce anile
Say it like AN-eyel. Anile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- eyel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anile
American and British speakers say anile in essentially the same way: /ˈænaɪl/ in the US and /ˈænaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-eyel.
What does anile mean?
- Characteristic of a crone or a feeble old woman.
Where does anile come from?
From Latin anīlis, from anus (“old woman”).
Questions about saying anile
How do you pronounce anile?
Say AN-eyel. The American pronunciation is /ˈænaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈænaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anile?
Anile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · eyel.
Do Americans and Brits say anile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈænaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.