How to pronounce anomalous
Say it like uh-NAH-muh-lus. Anomalous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- uh
- NAH
- muh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anomalous 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.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anomalous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-NOM-uh-lus.
What does anomalous mean?
- Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.“statistically anomalous”
- Of uncertain or unknown categorization; strange.
- Having anomalies.
Questions about saying anomalous
How do you pronounce anomalous?
Say uh-NAH-muh-lus. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɑmələs/. In British English it is /əˈnɒmələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anomalous?
Anomalous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: uh · NAH · muh · lus.
Is anomalous 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 /əˈnɒmələs/ (uh-NOM-uh-lus).