How to pronounce academia
Say it like ak-uh-DEE-mee-uh. Academia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE).
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- ak
- uh
- DEE
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academia 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.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of academia
American and British speakers say academia in essentially the same way: /ˌækəˈdimiə/ in the US and /ˌækəˈdiːmɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-uh-DEE-mih-uh.
What does academia mean?
- the academic world
Words that rhyme with academia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of academia.
Questions about saying academia
How do you pronounce academia?
Say ak-uh-DEE-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌækəˈdimiə/. In British English it is /ˌækəˈdiːmɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academia?
Academia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE). Broken into parts: ak · uh · DEE · mee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say academia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækəˈdimiə/ and the British form is /ˌækəˈdiːmɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.