How to pronounce anybody
Say it like EN-ee-buh-dee. Anybody has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce anybody. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EN
- ee
- buh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anybody pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anybody
American and British speakers say anybody in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnibədi/ in the US and /ˈɛnɪˌbɒdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-ih-bod-ee.
What does anybody mean?
- Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person.“Anybody will do.”
- A person of some consideration or standing.“Everybody who wants to be anybody will come to Jake's party.”
Where does anybody come from?
From Middle English ani-bodi, anybodi, eny body.
Questions about saying anybody
How do you pronounce anybody?
Say EN-ee-buh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnibədi/. In British English it is /ˈɛnɪˌbɒdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anybody?
Anybody has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · ee · buh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say anybody the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnibədi/ and the British form is /ˈɛnɪˌbɒdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.