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How to pronounce anemone

anemone
/ˈænɪməʊn/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /əˈneməni/.

Anemone, sound by sound

/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce anemone?

Anemone is pronounced /ˈænɪməʊn/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /əˈneməni/, is also used.

How many syllables are in anemone?

Anemone has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in anemone?

The first syllable: /ˈænɪməʊn/.

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