Pronunciation Guide • English (from Greek)
How to Pronounce anemone
Difficulty: hard
IPA Transcription
/əˈnɛməni/
Why is it so hard to pronounce?
uh-NEM-uh-nee. Four syllables. One of the most famous "tongue twisters" in standard English. Stress on the second syllable. The word has a rhythmic pattern: uh-NEM-uh-nee.
💡 Pro Tip for anemone
uh-NEM-uh-nee. Try: "uh" + "nem" + "uh" + "nee". The two "nem/nee" repetitions cause the confusion.
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The term anemone originates from Greek "anemōnē" (daughter of the wind). Understanding its etymology helps explain why it breaks standard pronunciation rules.