How to pronounce academentia
Say it like ak-uh-DIM-en-shuh. Academentia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIM).
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- ak
- uh
- DIM
- en
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academentia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of academentia
American and British speakers say academentia in essentially the same way: /ˌækəˈdɪˌmɛnʃə/ in the US and /ˌækəˈdɪˌmɛnʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-uh-DIM-en-shuh.
What does academentia mean?
- The state of insanity or loss of touch with reality allegedly due to the academic environment.
Where does academentia come from?
From academia + dementia.
Questions about saying academentia
How do you pronounce academentia?
Say ak-uh-DIM-en-shuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌækəˈdɪˌmɛnʃə/. In British English it is /ˌækəˈdɪˌmɛnʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academentia?
Academentia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIM). Broken into parts: ak · uh · DIM · en · shuh.
Do Americans and Brits say academentia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækəˈdɪˌmɛnʃə/ and the British form is /ˌækəˈdɪˌmɛnʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.