How do you pronounce "anemone"?

In American English: /ˈænɪˌmoʊn/ (AN-i-mohn). In British English: /ənˈɛməni/ (uhn-EHM-uhn-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈænɪˌmoʊn/ (AN-i-mohn). In Australian English: /ɐnˈɛməni/ (ⱯN-ehm-uhn).

Is "anemone" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænɪˌmoʊn/ (AN-i-mohn), while in British English it's /ənˈɛməni/ (uhn-EHM-uhn-ee).

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anemone

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/ˈænɪˌmoʊn/

AN-i-mohn

Syllable Breakdown

ænane·ɪmo·moʊnne

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Last updated: 2026-02-12