How to pronounce animosities
Say it like an-uh-MAH-suh-teez. Animosities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH).
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- an
- uh
- MAH
- suh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Animosities 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of animosities
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: an-uh-MOS-uh-teez.
What does animosities mean?
- plural of animosity How to pronounce animosity
Questions about saying animosities
How do you pronounce animosities?
Say an-uh-MAH-suh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈmɑsətiz/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈmɒsətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in animosities?
Animosities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH). Broken into parts: an · uh · MAH · suh · teez.
Is animosities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌænəˈmɒsətiz/ (an-uh-MOS-uh-teez).