How to pronounce anyhow
Say it like EN-ee-how. Anyhow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛniˌhaʊ/EN-ee-how
UK British/ˈɛnɪˌhaʊ/EN-ih-how
- EN
- ee
- how
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anyhow 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.
- howGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of anyhow
American and British speakers say anyhow in essentially the same way: /ˈɛniˌhaʊ/ in the US and /ˈɛnɪˌhaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-ih-how.
What does anyhow mean?
adverb
- In any way or manner whatever.
- In any case. Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement.“Anyhow, he is dead now.”
- Without care or tidiness; recklessly, negligently or randomly.
- Random, careless, offhand, disorderly; done without thought or consideration.
Where does anyhow come from?
From any + how.
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Questions about saying anyhow
How do you pronounce anyhow?
Say EN-ee-how. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛniˌhaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɛnɪˌhaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anyhow?
Anyhow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · ee · how.
Do Americans and Brits say anyhow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛniˌhaʊ/ and the British form is /ˈɛnɪˌhaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.