How to pronounce anyone
Say it like EN-ee-wuhn. Anyone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- ee
- wuhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anyone 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.
- wuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of anyone
American and British speakers say anyone in essentially the same way: /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ in the US and /ˈɛnɪwən/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-ih-wun.
What does anyone mean?
- Any person; anybody.“Almost anyone can change a light bulb.”
Where does anyone come from?
From Middle English eny on, ony one.
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Questions about saying anyone
How do you pronounce anyone?
Say EN-ee-wuhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛniˌwʌn/. In British English it is /ˈɛnɪwən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anyone?
Anyone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · ee · wuhn.
Do Americans and Brits say anyone the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ and the British form is /ˈɛnɪwən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.