How to Pronounce “Anheuser-Busch”
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- American (US)
- /ˈænhaɪzər bʊʃ/
- British (UK)
- /ˈænhaɪzə bʊʃ/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Anheuser-Busch” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈænhaɪzər bʊʃ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈænhaɪzər bʊʃ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Anheuser-Busch" in American vs British English?
American English: /ˈænhaɪzər bʊʃ/. British English: /ˈænhaɪzə bʊʃ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Anheuser-Busch"?
/ˈænhaɪzər bʊʃ/ in American English, /ˈænhaɪzə bʊʃ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Anheuser-Busch"?
“Anheuser-Busch” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈænhaɪzər bʊʃ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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