How to pronounce acalycine
Say it like ay-KAY-luh-syne. Acalycine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- ay
- KAY
- luh
- syne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acalycine 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.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of acalycine
American and British speakers say acalycine in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˈkeɪləsaɪn/ in the US and /ˌeɪˈkeɪləsaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-KAY-luh-syne.
What does acalycine mean?
- Without a calyx, or outer floral envelope.
Where does acalycine come from?
From a- + Latin calyx + -ine.
Questions about saying acalycine
How do you pronounce acalycine?
Say ay-KAY-luh-syne. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˈkeɪləsaɪn/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˈkeɪləsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acalycine?
Acalycine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: ay · KAY · luh · syne.
Do Americans and Brits say acalycine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˈkeɪləsaɪn/ and the British form is /ˌeɪˈkeɪləsaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.