English pronunciation

How to pronounce “anxious

Phonetic spelling

ANGK-shuhs

IPA /ˈæŋkʃəs/

Syllable stress

angk·shuhs

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

Hear it in a sentence

  • I always feel anxious before a big exam.

  • She was anxious about the safety of her children.

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