How to pronounce academe
Say it like AK-uh-deem. Academe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- uh
- deem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of academe
American and British speakers say academe in essentially the same way: /ˈækəˌdim/ in the US and /ˈækədiːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-uh-deem.
What does academe mean?
- An academy; a place of learning.
- The scholarly life, environment, or community.
- A senior member of the staff at an institution of higher learning; pedant.
Questions about saying academe
How do you pronounce academe?
Say AK-uh-deem. The American pronunciation is /ˈækəˌdim/. In British English it is /ˈækədiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academe?
Academe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · uh · deem.
Do Americans and Brits say academe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækəˌdim/ and the British form is /ˈækədiːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.