How to pronounce aniseed
Say it like AN-ih-seed. Aniseed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- ih
- seed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aniseed 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.
- seedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aniseed
American and British speakers say aniseed in essentially the same way: /ˈænɪsid/ in the US and /ˈænɪsid/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-ih-seed.
What does aniseed mean?
- The seedlike fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavoring of liqueurs such as ouzo.
Where does aniseed come from?
From Middle English anece seed, aneys seede, annys sede, equivalent to anise + seed.
Questions about saying aniseed
How do you pronounce aniseed?
Say AN-ih-seed. The American pronunciation is /ˈænɪsid/. In British English it is /ˈænɪsid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aniseed?
Aniseed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · ih · seed.
Do Americans and Brits say aniseed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænɪsid/ and the British form is /ˈænɪsid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.