How to pronounce acaleph
Say it like ak-uh-LURF. Acaleph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LURF).
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- ak
- uh
- LURF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acaleph 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.
- LURFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of acaleph
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ak-uh-LURF.
What does acaleph mean?
- A member of the former Acalephae group, now a part of the Cnidaria phylum.
Words that rhyme with acaleph
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acaleph.
Questions about saying acaleph
How do you pronounce acaleph?
Say ak-uh-LURF. The American pronunciation is /ˌækəˈlɝf/. In British English it is /ˌækəˈlɜːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acaleph?
Acaleph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LURF). Broken into parts: ak · uh · LURF.
Is acaleph pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌækəˈlɜːf/ (ak-uh-LURF).