How to pronounce acanthaceous
Say it like ak-un-THAY-shus. Acanthaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAY).
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- ak
- un
- THAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthaceous 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthaceous
American and British speakers say acanthaceous in essentially the same way: /ˌækənˈθeɪʃəs/ in the US and /ˌækənˈθeɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-un-THAY-shus.
What does acanthaceous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a member of the Acanthaceae family.
- Armed with prickles, as a plant.
Where does acanthaceous come from?
From taxonomic name Acanthaceae + -ous.
Words that rhyme with acanthaceous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acanthaceous.
Questions about saying acanthaceous
How do you pronounce acanthaceous?
Say ak-un-THAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌækənˈθeɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌækənˈθeɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthaceous?
Acanthaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAY). Broken into parts: ak · un · THAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say acanthaceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækənˈθeɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ˌækənˈθeɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.