How to pronounce acanthodian
Say it like ak-un-THOH-dee-un. Acanthodian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOH).
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- ak
- un
- THOH
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthodian 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.
- THOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep 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 acanthodian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ak-un-THOH-dee-un.
What does acanthodian mean?
- A member of a group of extinct fish (Acanthodii) that existed from the Silurian to the Permian period.
- Pertaining to Acanthodii.
Where does acanthodian come from?
From taxonomic name Acanthodii + English -ian.
Words that rhyme with acanthodian
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Questions about saying acanthodian
How do you pronounce acanthodian?
Say ak-un-THOH-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌækənˈθoʊdiən/. In British English it is /ˌækənˈθəʊdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthodian?
Acanthodian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOH). Broken into parts: ak · un · THOH · dee · un.
Is acanthodian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌækənˈθəʊdiən/ (ak-un-THOH-dee-un).