How to pronounce acanth
Say it like uh-KANTH. Acanth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KANTH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈkænθ/uh-KANTH
UK British/əˈkænθ/uh-KANTH
- uh
- KANTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanth 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.
- KANTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of acanth
American and British speakers say acanth in essentially the same way: /əˈkænθ/ in the US and /əˈkænθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KANTH.
What does acanth mean?
noun
- Acanthus.
Questions about saying acanth
How do you pronounce acanth?
Say uh-KANTH. The American pronunciation is /əˈkænθ/. In British English it is /əˈkænθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanth?
Acanth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KANTH). Broken into parts: uh · KANTH.
Do Americans and Brits say acanth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkænθ/ and the British form is /əˈkænθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.