How to pronounce anise
Say it like AN-is. Anise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anise 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anise
American and British speakers say anise in essentially the same way: /ˈænɪs/ in the US and /ˈænɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-is.
What does anise mean?
- An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.
- Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare.
Questions about saying anise
How do you pronounce anise?
Say AN-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈænɪs/. In British English it is /ˈænɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anise?
Anise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · is.
Do Americans and Brits say anise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænɪs/ and the British form is /ˈænɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.