How to pronounce acacia
Say it like uh-KAY-shuh. Acacia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- uh
- KAY
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acacia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acacia
American and British speakers say acacia in essentially the same way: /əˈkeɪʃə/ in the US and /əˈkeɪʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAY-shuh.
What does acacia mean?
- A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae.
- The thickened or dried juice of several species in Acacieae, in particular Vachellia nilotica (syn. Acacia nilotica, Egyptian acacia).
- A false acacia; robinia tree (Robinia pseudoacacia).
- A roll or bag, filled with dust, borne by Byzantine emperors, as a memento of mortality. It is represented on medals.
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Words that rhyme with acacia
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Questions about saying acacia
How do you pronounce acacia?
Say uh-KAY-shuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈkeɪʃə/. In British English it is /əˈkeɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acacia?
Acacia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: uh · KAY · shuh.
Do Americans and Brits say acacia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkeɪʃə/ and the British form is /əˈkeɪʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.