How to Pronounce Anorexic

To pronounce "anorexic", say AN-or-ex-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ænəˈɹɛksɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anorexic”

"anorexic" has 4 syllables: an-or-ex-ic. It rhymes with dyslexic, if that helps it stick.

What does anorexic mean?

noun

  1. Somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa.
  2. A medicine which suppresses appetite.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to, or suffering from anorexia nervosa.
  2. (by extension) Thin, skinny.

Synonyms

anorectic

Words that rhyme with anorexic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dyslexic

Related words

anorecticthinleantanorexicanemiousanorexogenicbulimicanemic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anorexic"?▾

"Anorexic" has 4 syllables: an · or · ex · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "anorexic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anorexic" is /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/.

What does "anorexic" mean?▾

Anorexic: Somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa.

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