How to pronounce anthems
Say it like AN-thumz. Anthems has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- thumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthems 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.
- thumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anthems
American and British speakers say anthems in essentially the same way: /ˈænθəmz/ in the US and /ˈænθəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-thumz.
What does anthems mean?
- plural of anthem How to pronounce anthem
- third-person singular simple present indicative of anthem How to pronounce anthem
Questions about saying anthems
How do you pronounce anthems?
Say AN-thumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈænθəmz/. In British English it is /ˈænθəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthems?
Anthems has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · thumz.
Do Americans and Brits say anthems the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænθəmz/ and the British form is /ˈænθəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.