How to pronounce "année" in English
æn
AN
Primary stress: AN
Hear native speakers say année in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “année”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
AN
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "année" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "année" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "année" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "année" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“La première année a donc été très dure, notamment quand j’ai eu tous les troisièmes en face de moi.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Bonne année, Jean Dubuffet.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Chelsea thank you very much that was d WS Chelsea's de la de l'année in Frankfurt you”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“C’était une année incroyable.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“C’est cette année que j’ai le plus grandit, de toute ma vie.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Et je pensais enseigner toute l’année.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “année”
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La première année a donc été très dure, notamment quand j’ai eu tous les troisièmes en face de moi.
Hear it in context: “année”
8 clipsThe English word “année” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as æn (phonetic respelling: AN). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (AN), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “année” functions as a proper noun. SayItVid indexes 8 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “année” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:25
“et de leur apprendre comme faire quoi que ce soit. La première année a donc été très dure, notamment quand j’ai eu tous les troisièmes en face de moi. notamment quand j’ai eu tous les troisièmes en face de moi.”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @75:26
“O'Hara de Paris le jour de Noël 1960." A vous un bon bonjour d'un ami. J'ai lu le poème dans "Big Table". Bonne année, Jean Dubuffet. Isn't that thrilling? And he had that painting hanging right over his toilet. Huh? I think he had”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @15:27
“the to the airline industry at this point Chelsea thank you very much that was d WS Chelsea's de la de l'année in Frankfurt you in Frankfurt you”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @3:58
“C’est cette année que j’ai le plus grandit, de toute ma vie. C’était une année incroyable. Quand on m’a proposée d’être chef d’équipe, Je ne-, je me sentais prête. Je ne-, je me sentais prête.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #5 · @3:54
“Je divisais mieux mon temps. C’est cette année que j’ai le plus grandit, de toute ma vie. C’était une année incroyable. Quand on m’a proposée d’être chef d’équipe,”
Definition & Meaning: “année”
- A traditional female given name of Hebrew origin meaning grace.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Anne went to the library to check out a new novel.”
- “La première année a donc été très dure, notamment quand j’ai eu tous les troisièmes en face de moi.”
- “le poème dans "Big Table". Bonne année, Jean Dubuffet. Isn't that thrilling?”
Pronounce: “année”
- Pronunciation:
- AN
- Syllables:
- AN
- Written Hyphenation:
- anne
- Primary stress:
- AN
- IPA:
- æn
- Hear it in context
- année
Words that Rhyme with “année”
-ænWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"année" (⁄æn⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "année" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about année
How do you pronounce “année”?
“année” is pronounced ⁄æn⁄ (AN). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “année”?
The primary stress in “année” is on “AN”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “année” mean?
A traditional female given name of Hebrew origin meaning grace.
How can I hear “année” used in real sentences?
This page has 8 real-world video examples of “année” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “année”?
Single-syllable words like "année" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "année" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.