How to pronounce animus
Say it like AN-ih-mus. Animus 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
Animus 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 animus
American and British speakers say animus in essentially the same way: /ˈænɪməs/ in the US and /ˈænɪməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-ih-mus.
What does animus mean?
- The basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.
- A feeling of enmity, animosity or ill will.
- Intention, motivation (of a legal person).
Where does animus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin animus (“the mind, in a great variety of meanings: the rational soul in man, intellect, consciousness, will, intention, courage, spirit, sensibility, feeling, passion, pride, vehemence, wrath, etc., the breath,
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with animus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of animus.
Questions about saying animus
How do you pronounce animus?
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 animus?
Animus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · ih · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say animus 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.