How to pronounce acanthophorous
Say it like ak-un-THOF-uh-rus. Acanthophorous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOF).
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- ak
- un
- THOF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthophorous 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.
- THOFSay 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthophorous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ak-un-THOF-uh-rus.
What does acanthophorous mean?
- Spine-bearing .
Questions about saying acanthophorous
How do you pronounce acanthophorous?
Say ak-un-THOF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌækənˈθɑfərəs/. In British English it is /ˌækənˈθɒfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthophorous?
Acanthophorous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOF). Broken into parts: ak · un · THOF · uh · rus.
Is acanthophorous 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 /ˌækənˈθɒfərəs/ (ak-un-THOF-uh-rus).