How to pronounce anorexia
Say it like an-uh-REK-see-uh. Anorexia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK).
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- an
- uh
- REK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anorexia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep 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 anorexia
American and British speakers say anorexia in essentially the same way: /ˌænəˈrɛksiə/ in the US and /ˌænəˈrɛksiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-REK-see-uh.
What does anorexia mean?
- Loss of appetite, especially as a result of disease.
- Any state of being psychologically starved or deprived of something.“intimacy anorexia; emotional anorexia”
Words that rhyme with anorexia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anorexia.
Questions about saying anorexia
How do you pronounce anorexia?
Say an-uh-REK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈrɛksiə/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈrɛksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anorexia?
Anorexia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK). Broken into parts: an · uh · REK · see · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say anorexia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəˈrɛksiə/ and the British form is /ˌænəˈrɛksiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.