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How to pronounce anywise

Say it like EN-ee-wyze. Anywise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).

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US American/ˈɛniˌwaɪz/EN-ee-wyze
UK British/ˈɛniˌwaɪz/EN-ee-wyze
  • EN
  • ee
  • wyze
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Anywise pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  3. wyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.

American vs British pronunciation of anywise

American and British speakers say anywise in essentially the same way: /ˈɛniˌwaɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛniˌwaɪz/ in the UK.

British respelling: EN-ee-wyze.

What does anywise mean?

adverb
  1. In any case.

Where does anywise come from?

From any + -wise.

Similar and opposite words

Similar meaning

Questions about saying anywise

How do you pronounce anywise?

Say EN-ee-wyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛniˌwaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛniˌwaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in anywise?

Anywise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · ee · wyze.

Do Americans and Brits say anywise the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛniˌwaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛniˌwaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).