How to pronounce acanthocephalan
Say it like uh-kan-thuh-SEF-uh-lun. Acanthocephalan has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEF).
- uh
- kan
- thuh
- SEF
- uh
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthocephalan 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.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthocephalan
American and British speakers say acanthocephalan in essentially the same way: /əˌkænθəˈsɛfələn/ in the US and /əˌkænθəˈsɛfələn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-kan-thuh-SEF-uh-lun.
What does acanthocephalan mean?
- Any of parasitic intestinal worms comprising the phylum Acanthocephala.
- In a manner similar to Acanthocephala.
Questions about saying acanthocephalan
How do you pronounce acanthocephalan?
Say uh-kan-thuh-SEF-uh-lun. The American pronunciation is /əˌkænθəˈsɛfələn/. In British English it is /əˌkænθəˈsɛfələn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthocephalan?
Acanthocephalan has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEF). Broken into parts: uh · kan · thuh · SEF · uh · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say acanthocephalan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌkænθəˈsɛfələn/ and the British form is /əˌkænθəˈsɛfələn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.