How to pronounce academies
Say it like uh-KAD-uh-meez. Academies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAD).
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- uh
- KAD
- uh
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academies 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.
- KADSay 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.
- meezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of academies
American and British speakers say academies in essentially the same way: /əˈkædəmiz/ in the US and /əˈkædəmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAD-uh-meez.
What does academies mean?
- plural of academy How to pronounce academy
Questions about saying academies
How do you pronounce academies?
Say uh-KAD-uh-meez. The American pronunciation is /əˈkædəmiz/. In British English it is /əˈkædəmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academies?
Academies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAD). Broken into parts: uh · KAD · uh · meez.
Do Americans and Brits say academies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkædəmiz/ and the British form is /əˈkædəmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.