How to pronounce anomia
Say it like uh-NOH-mee-uh. Anomia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- uh
- NOH
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anomia 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anomia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-NOH-mee-uh.
What does anomia mean?
- The inability to remember names.
- The difficulty in finding the right word.
Where does anomia come from?
From a- + Latin nōmen (“name”) + -ia.
Questions about saying anomia
How do you pronounce anomia?
Say uh-NOH-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈnoʊmiə/. In British English it is /əˈnəʊmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anomia?
Anomia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: uh · NOH · mee · uh.
Is anomia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈnəʊmiə/ (uh-NOH-mee-uh).