How to pronounce anime
Say it like an-ih-MAY. Anime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- an
- ih
- MAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anime 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.
American vs British pronunciation of anime
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: AN-ih-may.
What does anime mean?
- a hard copal derived from an African tree
- any of various resins or oleoresins
- a style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art and often adult themes
Words that rhyme with anime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anime.
Questions about saying anime
How do you pronounce anime?
Say an-ih-MAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌænɪˈmeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈænɪˌmeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anime?
Anime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: an · ih · MAY.
Is anime pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈænɪˌmeɪ/ (AN-ih-may).