How to pronounce anomalies
Say it like uh-NOM-uh-leez. Anomalies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM).
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- uh
- NOM
- uh
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anomalies 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.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anomalies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-NOM-uh-leez.
What does anomalies mean?
- plural of anomaly How to pronounce anomaly
Questions about saying anomalies
How do you pronounce anomalies?
Say uh-NOM-uh-leez. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɑməliz/. In British English it is /əˈnɒməliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anomalies?
Anomalies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM). Broken into parts: uh · NOM · uh · leez.
Is anomalies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈnɒməliz/ (uh-NOM-uh-leez).