How to Pronounce Another

To pronounce "another", say AN-oth-er — 3 syllables, IPA /æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “another”

"another" has 3 syllables: an-oth-er. It rhymes with smother and other, if that helps it stick.

What does another mean?

pronoun

  1. An additional one of the same kind.

    “There is one sterling and here is another”

  2. One that is different from the current one.

    “I saw one movie, but I think I will see another.”

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Words that rhyme with another

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smotherothermothersuthergodmothernothergrandmotherstepmother

Related words

addedadditionaldifferentotheraliaalternatealternativeanor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "another"?▾

"Another" has 3 syllables: an · oth · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "another"?▾

The IPA transcription of "another" is /æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "another" mean?▾

Another: An additional one of the same kind.

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