How to Pronounce "annum"
word
ˈænəm
AN-um
ˈænəm
AN-um
Definition
A formal or technical way to say 'year,' often used in legal, business, and financial contexts to mean each year or per year.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈænəm
British English
ˈænəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-um
UK
AN-um
Listen in Context
The salary is $50,000 per annum.
Interest is calculated at 5% per annum.
The contract runs for one annum.
The company pays dividends of 2% per annum to its shareholders.