How to pronounce acanthion
Say it like uh-KAN-thee-un. Acanthion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- uh
- KAN
- thee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthion 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthion
American and British speakers say acanthion in essentially the same way: /əˈkænθiən/ in the US and /əˈkænθiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAN-thee-un.
What does acanthion mean?
- A point lying near the base of the nose; specifically, the point at the base of the anterior nasal spine that lies on the mesial line; tip of the anterior nasal spine.
Questions about saying acanthion
How do you pronounce acanthion?
Say uh-KAN-thee-un. The American pronunciation is /əˈkænθiən/. In British English it is /əˈkænθiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthion?
Acanthion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: uh · KAN · thee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say acanthion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkænθiən/ and the British form is /əˈkænθiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.