How to pronounce animadversion
Say it like an-ih-mad-VUR-zhun. Animadversion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR).
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- an
- ih
- mad
- VUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Animadversion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- madKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of animadversion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: an-ih-mad-VUR-zhun.
What does animadversion mean?
- A criticism, a critical remark.
- The state or characteristic of being animadversive.
Where does animadversion come from?
From Middle French animadversion and its etymon Latin animadversiō (“observation, criticism”), from animadvertō (“to pay attention”), from animus (“mind”) + advertō (“to turn to”).
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Questions about saying animadversion
How do you pronounce animadversion?
Say an-ih-mad-VUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌænɪmædˈvɝʒən/. In British English it is /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in animadversion?
Animadversion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR). Broken into parts: an · ih · mad · VUR · zhun.
Is animadversion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/ (an-ih-mad-VUR-zhun).