How to Pronounce "anniversary"
word
/ˌænəˈvɝsɝi/
a-ni-VUR-suh-ree
/ˌænɪvˈɜːsəɹˌi/
a-ni-VUR-suh-ree
Definition
An anniversary is the date when you remember or celebrate an important event that happened on the same day in a previous year. It is often used for weddings, relationships, companies, or historical events.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌænəˈvɝsɝi/
British English
/ˌænɪvˈɜːsəɹˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
a-ni-VUR-suh-ree
UK
a-ni-VUR-suh-ree
Listen in Context
Today is our anniversary.
They celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary.
The school has a special event on its anniversary.
I almost forgot our anniversary, and she was not happy about it.