How to pronounce anniversaries
Say it like an-ih-VUR-suh-reez. Anniversaries has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- an
- ih
- VUR
- suh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anniversaries 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anniversaries
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: an-ih-VUR-suh-reez.
What does anniversaries mean?
- plural of anniversary How to pronounce anniversary
Questions about saying anniversaries
How do you pronounce anniversaries?
Say an-ih-VUR-suh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˌænɪˈvɝsəriz/. In British English it is /ˌænɪˈvɜːsəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anniversaries?
Anniversaries has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: an · ih · VUR · suh · reez.
Is anniversaries pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌænɪˈvɜːsəriz/ (an-ih-VUR-suh-reez).