How to pronounce acanthellae
Say it like ak-an-THUR-lee. Acanthellae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR).
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- ak
- an
- THUR
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthellae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthellae
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ak-an-THUR-lee.
What does acanthellae mean?
- plural of acanthella How to pronounce acanthella
Words that rhyme with acanthellae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acanthellae.
Questions about saying acanthellae
How do you pronounce acanthellae?
Say ak-an-THUR-lee. The American pronunciation is /ækænˈθɝli/. In British English it is /ækænˈθɜːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthellae?
Acanthellae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR). Broken into parts: ak · an · THUR · lee.
Is acanthellae 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 /ækænˈθɜːli/ (ak-an-THUR-lee).