How to pronounce acanthology
Say it like ak-an-THOL-uh-jee. Acanthology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOL).
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- ak
- an
- THOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthology 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.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ak-an-THOL-uh-jee.
What does acanthology mean?
- The study of spined things, in particular sea urchins, and the resultant impact on taxonomy.
Where does acanthology come from?
From acantho- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with acanthology
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Questions about saying acanthology
How do you pronounce acanthology?
Say ak-an-THOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæˌkænˈθɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌæˌkænˈθɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthology?
Acanthology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOL). Broken into parts: ak · an · THOL · uh · jee.
Is acanthology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæˌkænˈθɒlədʒi/ (ak-an-THOL-uh-jee).