How to Pronounce “anal

word

/ˈeɪnəɫ/
AY-nuhl
/ˈeɪnəl/
AY-nuhl

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈeɪnəɫ/

British English

/ˈeɪnəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

AY-nuhl

UK

AY-nuhl

Listen in Context

The doctor examined the anal area for any problems.

He became very anal about keeping his desk clean.

The nurse wore gloves for the anal procedure.

Don't be so anal about how I stack the dishes—it's fine!