How to pronounce annum
Say it like AN-um. Annum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annum 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of annum
American and British speakers say annum in essentially the same way: /ˈænəm/ in the US and /ˈænəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-um.
What does annum mean?
- A one-year period, particularly (finance) a fiscal year or (sciences) a Julian year of exactly 365.25 days.
- A "year" determined by the revolution of an extraterrestrial planet.
Where does annum come from?
From Latin per annum (“yearly”), from annus (“year”).
Questions about saying annum
How do you pronounce annum?
Say AN-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəm/. In British English it is /ˈænəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annum?
Annum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · um.
Do Americans and Brits say annum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəm/ and the British form is /ˈænəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.