How to Pronounce "anathema"
word
əˈnæθəmə
uh-NATH-uh-muh
ɐnˈæθəmɐ
uh-NATH-uh-muh
Definition
Something or someone that is strongly disliked or hated, or something that is formally cursed or condemned.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈnæθəmə
British English
ɐnˈæθəmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-NATH-uh-muh
UK
uh-NATH-uh-muh
Listen in Context
The idea of cheating was anathema to her.
Violence is anathema to most people.
For some, eating meat is anathema.
Working on weekends is anathema to him—he needs his free time.