How to pronounce anyways
Say it like EN-ee-wayz. Anyways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- ee
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anyways 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.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of anyways
American and British speakers say anyways in essentially the same way: /ˈɛniˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛnɪˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-ih-wayz.
What does anyways 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”
Where does anyways come from?
From any + adverbial genitive of way (compare always).
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Questions about saying anyways
How do you pronounce anyways?
Say EN-ee-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛniˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛnɪˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anyways?
Anyways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · ee · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say anyways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛniˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛnɪˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.