How to pronounce anniversary

anniversary

/ænəˈvɜːsəri/

5 syllables, stress on the third

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/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/v/as in very	Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ɜː/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

I gave them a present for their anniversary.

How do you pronounce anniversary?

Anniversary is pronounced /ænəˈvɜːsəri/ in American English.

How many syllables are in anniversary?

Anniversary has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in anniversary?

The third syllable: /ænəˈvɜːsəri/.