How to pronounce anorexic
Say it like an-uh-REK-sik. Anorexic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK).
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- an
- uh
- REK
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anorexic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- sikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anorexic
American and British speakers say anorexic in essentially the same way: /ænəˈrɛksɪk/ in the US and /ænəˈrɛksɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-REK-sik.
What does anorexic mean?
- A medicine which suppresses appetite.
- Pertaining to, or suffering from, anorexia nervosa.
- Thin, skinny, insubstantial.
- Having very little to no appetite (a symptom that occurs in various diseases).
Where does anorexic come from?
From anorexia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with anorexic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anorexic.
Questions about saying anorexic
How do you pronounce anorexic?
Say an-uh-REK-sik. The American pronunciation is /ænəˈrɛksɪk/. In British English it is /ænəˈrɛksɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anorexic?
Anorexic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK). Broken into parts: an · uh · REK · sik.
Do Americans and Brits say anorexic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænəˈrɛksɪk/ and the British form is /ænəˈrɛksɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.