How to pronounce academy
Say it like uh-KAD-uh-mee. Academy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAD).
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- uh
- KAD
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of academy
American and British speakers say academy in essentially the same way: /əˈkædəmi/ in the US and /əˈkædəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAD-uh-mee.
What does academy mean?
- a secondary school (usually private)
- an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature
- a school for special training
Questions about saying academy
How do you pronounce academy?
Say uh-KAD-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /əˈkædəmi/. In British English it is /əˈkædəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academy?
Academy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAD). Broken into parts: uh · KAD · uh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say academy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkædəmi/ and the British form is /əˈkædəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.