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anxious

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈæŋkʃəs

Examples:

He was anxious to placate the crowd.

Do they want the medication because the are anxious

Even in the interview she was agitated and anxious.

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Common mistakes of anxious pronunciation

Stress confusion: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "ANX-ious" instead of "ANX-ious" /ˈæŋkʃəs/ (US) or /ˈæŋkʃəs/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable "anx" when pronouncing "anxious".
Vowel mispronunciation: The vowel sound in "anxious" can be tricky. Some might say "anx-ee-us" instead of "anx-ious" /ˈæŋkʃəs/. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in "anxious" to avoid this mistake.
Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers mistakenly pronounce "anxious" with a "t" sound, saying "anx-tious". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "anxious" ends with a "sh" sound, not a "t".
Syllable addition: A common error is adding an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "anx-ee-ous". The correct pronunciation is "anxious" /ˈæŋkʃəs/. Tip: Practice saying it quickly to reinforce the two-syllable structure.
Misplacing the "s": Some may pronounce "anxious" as "anxiouss" with an extra "s" sound. This is incorrect. Tip: Be mindful that "anxious" ends with a single "s" sound, not a double.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "anxious" in American English?

In American English, "anxious" is pronounced as /ˈæŋkʃəs/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, which sounds like "ank," followed by a quick and soft "shus."

What is the British pronunciation of "anxious"?

In British English, "anxious" is pronounced similarly as /ˈæŋkʃəs/, with the same primary stress on the first syllable. The pronunciation is very close to the American version, making it easy for learners to adapt.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "anxious"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress or not pronouncing the "x" clearly, which can lead to saying it like "an-shus." Remember, the correct pronunciation emphasizes the "ank" sound at the beginning.

How many syllables are in the word "anxious"?

The word "anxious" has two syllables: "an" and "xious." The first syllable is stressed, making it sound like "ANK-shus," which is important for clear communication.