How to pronounce acantha
Say it like uh-KAN-thuh. Acantha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- uh
- KAN
- thuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acantha 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.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acantha
American and British speakers say acantha in essentially the same way: /əˈkænθə/ in the US and /əˈkænθə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAN-thuh.
What does acantha mean?
- A prickle.
- A spine or prickly fin.
- A spinous process of a vertebra.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying acantha
How do you pronounce acantha?
Say uh-KAN-thuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈkænθə/. In British English it is /əˈkænθə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acantha?
Acantha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: uh · KAN · thuh.
Do Americans and Brits say acantha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkænθə/ and the British form is /əˈkænθə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.