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How to pronounce 'anxious' in American English

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Pronunciation of "anxious"

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Simple pronunciation
aangk-shuhs
IPA transcription
/ˈæŋk.ʃəs/
Word frequency
4,940th

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What does "anxious" mean?

  1. feeling worried or uneasy about something

Examples of "anxious" in a sentence

  • I feel anxious before a big test.
  • He looks anxious about the meeting.
  • The anxious dog paces back and forth.

How common is "anxious"?

Anxious is the 4,940th most common word in English.

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