How to Pronounce Anything

To pronounce "anything", say ANYTH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

anything

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Accent

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Speed

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anything”

"anything" has 2 syllables: anyth-ing. It rhymes with ring and wring, if that helps it stick.

What does anything mean?

noun

Someone or something of importance.

pronoun

Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatever; a thing of any kind; something or other.
“I would not do it for anything.”
(with “as” or “like”) Expressing an indefinite comparison.

Synonyms

aught

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Words that rhyme with anything

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ring wring spring fling sting zing thing string swing offspring ching wing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anything"?▾

"Anything" has 2 syllables: anyth · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "anything"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anything" is /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/.

What does "anything" mean?▾

Anything: Someone or something of importance.

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