How to pronounce annuities
Say it like uh-NOO-ih-teez. Annuities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- uh
- NOO
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annuities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of annuities
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-NYOO-ih-teez.
What does annuities mean?
- plural of annuity How to pronounce annuity
Questions about saying annuities
How do you pronounce annuities?
Say uh-NOO-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /əˈnuɪtiz/. In British English it is /əˈnjuːɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annuities?
Annuities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: uh · NOO · ih · teez.
Is annuities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /əˈnjuːɪtiz/ (uh-NYOO-ih-teez).