How to pronounce animagus
Say it like an-ih-MAY-gus. Animagus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- an
- ih
- MAY
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Animagus 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.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of animagus
American and British speakers say animagus in essentially the same way: /ˌænɪˈmeɪɡəs/ in the US and /ˌænɪˈmeɪɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-ih-MAY-gus.
What does animagus mean?
- A person who can transform into an animal.
Where does animagus come from?
Coined by J. K. Rowling for her Harry Potter series as a blend of animal + magus.
Words that rhyme with animagus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of animagus.
Questions about saying animagus
How do you pronounce animagus?
Say an-ih-MAY-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˌænɪˈmeɪɡəs/. In British English it is /ˌænɪˈmeɪɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in animagus?
Animagus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: an · ih · MAY · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say animagus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænɪˈmeɪɡəs/ and the British form is /ˌænɪˈmeɪɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.