How to pronounce anxiety
Say it like ang-ZY-uh-tee. Anxiety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
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- ang
- ZY
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anxiety pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- angKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anxiety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ang-ZY-uh-tee.
What does anxiety mean?
- (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
- a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
Words that rhyme with anxiety
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Questions about saying anxiety
How do you pronounce anxiety?
Say ang-ZY-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /æŋˈzaɪəti/. In British English it is /æŋˈzaɪəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anxiety?
Anxiety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: ang · ZY · uh · tee.
Is anxiety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /æŋˈzaɪəti/ (ang-ZY-uh-tee).