How to pronounce anima
Say it like AN-uh-muh. Anima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
- AN
- uh
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anima 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anima
American and British speakers say anima in essentially the same way: /ˈænəmə/ in the US and /ˈænɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-ih-muh.
What does anima mean?
- The soul or animating principle of a living thing, especially as contrasted with the animus.
- The inner self (not the external persona) of a person that is in touch with the unconscious as opposed to the persona.
- The unconscious feminine aspect of a person.
Where does anima come from?
Borrowed from Latin anima (“a current of air, wind, air, breath, the vital principle, life, soul”), sometimes equivalent to animus (“mind”), both from Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁- (“to breathe, blow”); see animus.
Words that rhyme with anima
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anima.
Questions about saying anima
How do you pronounce anima?
Say AN-uh-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəmə/. In British English it is /ˈænɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anima?
Anima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say anima the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəmə/ and the British form is /ˈænɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.