How to pronounce annually
Say it like AN-yoo-uh-lee. Annually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈænjuəli/AN-yoo-uh-lee
UK British/ˈænjʊəli/AN-yoor-lee
- AN
- yoo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annually 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of annually
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: AN-yoor-lee.
What does annually mean?
adverb
- Once every year without fail, yearly“The Sunshine Festival is held annually, at the end of May.”
Where does annually come from?
From annual + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- perennially
- yearly
- every year
- each year
- per annum
- p.a.
- per year
Words that rhyme with annually
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of annually.
Questions about saying annually
How do you pronounce annually?
Say AN-yoo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈænjuəli/. In British English it is /ˈænjʊəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annually?
Annually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · yoo · uh · lee.
Is annually pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈænjʊəli/ (AN-yoor-lee).