How to Pronounce "annas"
word
AN-uz
AN-uz
Definition
"Annas" are old units of currency used in India and some neighboring countries before being replaced by the decimal system. One anna was 1/16 of a rupee.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈænəz
British English
ˈænəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-uz
UK
AN-uz
Listen in Context
He paid three annas for a cup of tea in 1940.
My grandfather still remembers when people used annas.
Twelve annas made three-fourths of a rupee.
Back in the day, you could buy snacks for just a few annas.