How to Pronounce Anxious

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæŋkʃəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈæŋʃəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “anxious”

Break "anxious" into 2 beats and lean on "ANX" — that's the stressed one.

What does anxious mean?

adjective

  1. Nervous and worried.
  2. Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.

    “I could tell she was anxious as she was biting her nails.”

Synonyms

angstfulcarefulconcerneddisturbedrestlesssolicitousuneasyunquiet

Related words

troubledapprehensiveunquietuneasyeagerdyingnervousedgy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anxious"?▾

"Anxious" has 2 syllables: anx · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "anxious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anxious" is /ˈæŋkʃəs/.

What does "anxious" mean?▾

Anxious: Nervous and worried.

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