How do you pronounce "anonymous"?

In American English: /əˈnɑːnəməs/ (uh-NAHN-uhm-uhs). In British English: /ənˈɒnɪməs/ (uhn-ON-im-uhs). In Canadian English: /əˈnɑːnəməs/ (uh-NAHN-uhm-uhs). In Australian English: /ɐnˈɒnəməs/ (ⱯN-on-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈnɑːnəməs/ (uh-NAHN-uhm-uhs), while in British English it's /ənˈɒnɪməs/ (uhn-ON-im-uhs).

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anonymous

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/əˈnɑːnəməs/

uh-NAHN-uhm-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

əan·nɑːnony·əmmo·əsus

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Last updated: 2026-02-12