How to Pronounce Anise

To pronounce "anise", say AN-is-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈnis/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/əˈnis/

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💡 Tip for remembering “anise”

"anise" has 3 syllables: an-is-e. It rhymes with anas and pannus, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: anas — easy to mix up when writing.

What does anise mean?

noun

  1. An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.
  2. (often qualified as "sweet anise" or "wild anise") Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare.

Words that rhyme with anise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

anaspannusstannousmanisjohannestanisbanisgrannishovhanessmannisyanisganis

Related words

starpimpinellaaniseseeddillfennel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anise"?▾

"Anise" has 3 syllables: an · is · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "anise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anise" is /əˈnis/.

What does "anise" mean?▾

Anise: An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

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