How to Pronounce Anxiety

To pronounce "anxiety", say ANX-iety — 2 syllables, IPA /æŋˈzaɪəti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/æŋˈzaɪəti/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/æŋzˈaɪəti/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “anxiety”

"anxiety" has 2 syllables: anx-iety. It rhymes with propriety and piety, if that helps it stick.

What does anxiety mean?

noun

  1. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
  2. An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).

Synonyms

apprehensioncaredisquietdisquietudedistressforebodingperplexityrestlessness

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Words that rhyme with anxiety

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proprietypietynotorietysocietyvarietyimproprietysobriety

Related words

anxiousnessworriedfearhorrorrestlessnessnervousnessdistresstrepidation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anxiety"?▾

"Anxiety" has 2 syllables: anx · iety.

What is the IPA transcription of "anxiety"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anxiety" is /æŋˈzaɪəti/.

What does "anxiety" mean?▾

Anxiety: An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

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