How to pronounce annul
Say it like uh-NUHL. Annul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHL).
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- uh
- NUHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annul 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.
- NUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of annul
American and British speakers say annul in essentially the same way: /əˈnʌl/ in the US and /əˈnʌl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NUHL.
What does annul mean?
- To formally revoke the validity of.
- To dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid.
- To cancel out.“They tried to reassure me but I was not able to annul my fears.”
Where does annul come from?
From Middle English annullen, from Old French anuller, from Latin annullō (“annihilate, annul”), from ad (“to”) + nūllus (“none, not any”).
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Questions about saying annul
How do you pronounce annul?
Say uh-NUHL. The American pronunciation is /əˈnʌl/. In British English it is /əˈnʌl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annul?
Annul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHL). Broken into parts: uh · NUHL.
Do Americans and Brits say annul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnʌl/ and the British form is /əˈnʌl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.