How to pronounce annuli
Say it like AN-yuh-ly. Annuli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- yuh
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annuli 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of annuli
American and British speakers say annuli in essentially the same way: /ˈænjəlaɪ/ in the US and /ˈænjʊlaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-yuh-ly.
What does annuli mean?
- plural of annulus How to pronounce annulus
Where does annuli come from?
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin ānnulī.
Questions about saying annuli
How do you pronounce annuli?
Say AN-yuh-ly. The American pronunciation is /ˈænjəlaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈænjʊlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annuli?
Annuli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · yuh · ly.
Do Americans and Brits say annuli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænjəlaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈænjʊlaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.