How to pronounce acalculiac
Say it like ay-kal-KYOO-lee-uk. Acalculiac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- ay
- kal
- KYOO
- lee
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acalculiac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acalculiac
American and British speakers say acalculiac in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪkælˈkjuliək/ in the US and /ˌeɪkælˈkjuːliək/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-kal-KYOO-lee-uk.
What does acalculiac mean?
- One who is unable, as a result of mental disability sometimes caused by brain injury, to employ basic mathematical skills
Where does acalculiac come from?
From acalculia + -ac.
Questions about saying acalculiac
How do you pronounce acalculiac?
Say ay-kal-KYOO-lee-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪkælˈkjuliək/. In British English it is /ˌeɪkælˈkjuːliək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acalculiac?
Acalculiac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: ay · kal · KYOO · lee · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say acalculiac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪkælˈkjuliək/ and the British form is /ˌeɪkælˈkjuːliək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.