How to Pronounce Anneal

To pronounce "anneal", say ANN-eal — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈniːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈniːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anneal”

"anneal" has 2 syllables: ann-eal. It rhymes with zeal and puerile, if that helps it stick.

What does anneal mean?

noun

  1. An act of annealing.

verb

  1. To subject to great heat and then (often slow) cooling, and sometimes reheating and further cooling, for the purpose of rendering less brittle; to temper; to toughen.
  2. To cool glass slowly, to minimize internal stress.

Synonyms

indurateruggedizetemper

Words that rhyme with anneal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zealpuerilegenteelrevealkeelpealsurrealfeelappealheeldealsqueal

Related words

temperisochronaltoughennealreannealheat-treatintenerateattemper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anneal"?▾

"Anneal" has 2 syllables: ann · eal.

What is the IPA transcription of "anneal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anneal" is /əˈniːl/.

What does "anneal" mean?▾

Anneal: An act of annealing.

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