How to pronounce anodyne
Say it like AN-uh-dyne. Anodyne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- dyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anodyne 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anodyne
American and British speakers say anodyne in essentially the same way: /ˈænədaɪn/ in the US and /ˈænədaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-dyne.
What does anodyne mean?
- Capable of soothing or eliminating pain.
- Soothing or relaxing.“Classical music is rather anodyne.”
- Noncontentious, blandly agreeable, unlikely to cause offense or debate.
- Any medicine or other agent that relieves pain.
- A source of relaxation or comfort.
Where does anodyne come from?
Adjective sense “noncontentious” probably through French anodin (“harmless, trivial”), of same origin.
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Questions about saying anodyne
How do you pronounce anodyne?
Say AN-uh-dyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈænədaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈænədaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anodyne?
Anodyne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · dyne.
Do Americans and Brits say anodyne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænədaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈænədaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.