How to pronounce anyway
Say it like EN-ee-way. Anyway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- ee
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anyway 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of anyway
American and British speakers say anyway in essentially the same way: /ˈɛniˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈɛnɪˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-ih-way.
What does anyway mean?
- used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement“Anyhow, he is dead now”“I think they're asleep; anyhow, they're quiet”
- in any way whatsoever“they came anyhow they could”“get it done anyway you can”
Where does anyway come from?
From any + way.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying anyway
How do you pronounce anyway?
Say EN-ee-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛniˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɛnɪˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anyway?
Anyway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · ee · way.
Do Americans and Brits say anyway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛniˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɛnɪˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.