How to pronounce anthrax
Say it like AN-thraks. Anthrax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- thraks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthrax 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.
- thraksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of anthrax
American and British speakers say anthrax in essentially the same way: /ˈænθræks/ in the US and /ˈænθræks/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-thraks.
What does anthrax mean?
- An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.
- The human disease that can occur in humans through contact with infected herbivores, tissue from infected animals, or high concentrations of anthrax spores, but is not usually spread between humans, with symptoms including lesions on the skin or in the lungs, often fatal.
Questions about saying anthrax
How do you pronounce anthrax?
Say AN-thraks. The American pronunciation is /ˈænθræks/. In British English it is /ˈænθræks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthrax?
Anthrax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · thraks.
Do Americans and Brits say anthrax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænθræks/ and the British form is /ˈænθræks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.