How to pronounce animals
Say it like AN-uh-mulz. Animals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- mulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Animals 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.
- mulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of animals
American and British speakers say animals in essentially the same way: /ˈænəməlz/ in the US and /ˈænɪməlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-ih-mulz.
What does animals mean?
- plural of animal How to pronounce animal
Questions about saying animals
How do you pronounce animals?
Say AN-uh-mulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəməlz/. In British English it is /ˈænɪməlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in animals?
Animals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · mulz.
Do Americans and Brits say animals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəməlz/ and the British form is /ˈænɪməlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.