How to pronounce animous
Say it like AN-ih-mus. Animous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- ih
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Animous 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of animous
American and British speakers say animous in essentially the same way: /ˈænɪməs/ in the US and /ˈænɪməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-ih-mus.
What does animous mean?
- Alternative form of animose.
Words that rhyme with animous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of animous.
Words that sound like animous
Questions about saying animous
How do you pronounce animous?
Say AN-ih-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈænɪməs/. In British English it is /ˈænɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in animous?
Animous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · ih · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say animous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænɪməs/ and the British form is /ˈænɪməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as animous?
Animous sounds the same as animus in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.