Proper Pronunciation Guide

anxiety

[æŋ zɑ͜iə  i]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letter “n” as
    /ŋ/.
  • Pronounce the letter “x” as
    /z/.
  • Pronounce this word as four syllables, stressing the second one.
  • The letter “t” may be pronounced as a lightly tapped
    /d/ in quick speech.

Practice Sentence:

 He had a lot of anxiety about taking the exam.

Definition:

  • (noun) Stress, tension, nervousness, fear.

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