How to pronounce anomie
Say it like AN-uh-mee. Anomie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anomie 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anomie
American and British speakers say anomie in essentially the same way: /ˈænəmi/ in the US and /ˈænəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-mee.
What does anomie mean?
- Alienation or social instability caused by erosion of standards and values.
Questions about saying anomie
How do you pronounce anomie?
Say AN-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəmi/. In British English it is /ˈænəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anomie?
Anomie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say anomie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəmi/ and the British form is /ˈænəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.