How do you pronounce "annotation"?

In American English: /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/ (an-uh-TAYSH-uhn). In British English: /ˌænətˈeɪʃən/ (an-uht-AYSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/ (an-uh-TAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ˌanətˈeɪʃən/ (an-UHT-aysh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/ (an-uh-TAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ˌænətˈeɪʃən/ (an-uht-AYSH-uhn).

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annotation

/ˌænəˈteɪʃən/

an-uh-TAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ænan·əno·teɪʃta·əntion

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Last updated: 2026-02-12