How do you pronounce "annual"?

In American English: /ˈænjuːəl/ (ANY-oo-uhl). In British English: /ˈænjʊəl/ (ANY-uu-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈænjuːəl/ (ANY-oo-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈanjuːəl/ (ANY-oo).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænjuːəl/ (ANY-oo-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈænjʊəl/ (ANY-uu-uhl).

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annual

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/ˈænjuːəl/

ANY-oo-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ænjan·uːnu·əlal

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Last updated: 2026-02-12