How to Pronounce Anthrax

To pronounce "anthrax", say ANTHR-ax — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæn.θɹæks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæn.θɹæks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anthrax”

"anthrax" has 2 syllables: anthr-ax.

What does anthrax mean?

noun

  1. An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.
  2. The human disease that can occur in humans through contact with infected herbivores, tissue from infected animals, or high concentrations of anthrax spores, but is not usually spread between humans, with symptoms including lesions on the skin or in the lungs, often fatal.

Synonyms

Cumberland diseaseSiberian plaguecharbonmalignant edemasplenic feverwoolsorter's disease

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Related words

inhalationalsmutcarboncharcoalcoalpebblecoal-firedcoals

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anthrax"?▾

"Anthrax" has 2 syllables: anthr · ax.

What is the IPA transcription of "anthrax"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anthrax" is /ˈæn.θɹæks/.

What does "anthrax" mean?▾

Anthrax: An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.

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