How to Pronounce Anxiety

"Anxiety" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /æŋˈzaɪəti/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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/æŋˈzaɪəti/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/æŋzˈaɪəti/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “anxiety

"anxiety" has 4 syllables: anxiety.

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). Endeavor (to please).

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How do you pronounce "anxiety"?

"Anxiety" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /æŋˈzaɪəti/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "anxiety"?

"Anxiety" has 4 syllables.

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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