How to pronounce anonymous
Say it like uh-NAH-nuh-mus. Anonymous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- uh
- NAH
- nuh
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anonymous 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anonymous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-NON-ih-mus.
What does anonymous mean?
- having no known name or identity or known source“anonymous authors”“anonymous donors”
- not known or lacking marked individuality“brown anonymous houses”“anonymous bureaucrats in the Civil Service”
Words that rhyme with anonymous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anonymous.
Questions about saying anonymous
How do you pronounce anonymous?
Say uh-NAH-nuh-mus. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɑnəməs/. In British English it is /əˈnɒnɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anonymous?
Anonymous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: uh · NAH · nuh · mus.
Is anonymous 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 /əˈnɒnɪməs/ (uh-NON-ih-mus).