How to pronounce anosmic
Say it like a-NOZ-mik. Anosmic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOZ).
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- a
- NOZ
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anosmic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anosmic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: a-NOZ-mik.
What does anosmic mean?
- Having anosmia; lacking a sense of smell.
- Lacking olfactory organs; anosmatic.
- A person with anosmia; a person lacking a sense of smell.
Where does anosmic come from?
From anosmia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with anosmic
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Questions about saying anosmic
How do you pronounce anosmic?
Say a-NOZ-mik. The American pronunciation is /æˈnɑzmɪk/. In British English it is /æˈnɒzmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anosmic?
Anosmic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOZ). Broken into parts: a · NOZ · mik.
Is anosmic 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 /æˈnɒzmɪk/ (a-NOZ-mik).