How to Pronounce “anime”
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- American (US)
- /ˈænɪmeɪ/
- British (UK)
- /ˈænɪmeɪ/
What “anime” means
noun — Japanese animated film and television, or the style associated with it.
Example: The anime ran for three seasons.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “anime” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈænɪmeɪ/ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "anime" mean?
anime (noun): Japanese animated film and television, or the style associated with it. For example — The anime ran for three seasons.
How do you pronounce "anime" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "anime", /ˈænɪmeɪ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "anime"?
/ˈænɪmeɪ/ in American English, /ˈænɪmeɪ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "anime"?
“anime” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈænɪmeɪ/ 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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