American English pronunciation
How to pronounce analysis
“analysis” comes up constantly at work, so it's worth getting right. It's 4 syllables (uh-NAL-uh-sis), and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.
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The sounds to nail
- /ʌ/as in cup
Relaxed central vowel (sometimes a schwa /ə/ when unstressed). Don't pronounce the full vowel in unstressed syllables.
- /æ/as in cat
Smile slightly, tongue low and front. Don't let it drift toward 'eh'.
- /l/as in love
Tongue tip at gum ridge. At the end of a syllable ('feel'), the tongue body also pulls back — the dark L.
- /s/as in see
Tongue tip near gum ridge, narrow airstream, no voice.
Trickier for some first languages
The sounds in “analysis” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:
Common questions
- How many syllables are in “analysis”?
- “Analysis” has 4 syllables: uh-NAL-uh-sis.
- What is the IPA for “analysis”?
- The American English IPA transcription of “analysis” is əˈnæləsəs.
- How can I practice pronouncing “analysis”?
- Press play to hear “analysis” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.
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