How to Pronounce Anonymous

To pronounce "anonymous", say AN-onym-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈnɒnəməs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

anonymous

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈnɒnəməs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anonymous”

"anonymous" has 3 syllables: an-onym-ous. It rhymes with autonomous and synonymous, if that helps it stick.

What does anonymous mean?

adjective

  1. Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species.
  2. Without any name acknowledged of a person responsible

    “an anonymous pamphlet”

Synonyms

on the meritsfacelessnamelessunidentifiedunknownunnamed

Antonyms

onymous

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Words that rhyme with anonymous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

autonomoussynonymousonymouseconomistsgonimousagronomistsheironimus

Related words

unknownunidentifiednamelessunnamedfacelessno-nameunsunglesser-known

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anonymous"?▾

"Anonymous" has 3 syllables: an · onym · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "anonymous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anonymous" is /əˈnɒnəməs/.

What does "anonymous" mean?▾

Anonymous: Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species.

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