How to pronounce acanthopod
Say it like uh-KAN-thuh-pahd. Acanthopod has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- uh
- KAN
- thuh
- pahd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthopod 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.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pahdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthopod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-KAN-thuh-pod.
What does acanthopod mean?
- Spiny-footed.
Where does acanthopod come from?
From acantho- (“spiny”) + -pod (“having such a foot”).
Questions about saying acanthopod
How do you pronounce acanthopod?
Say uh-KAN-thuh-pahd. The American pronunciation is /əˈkænθəˌpɑd/. In British English it is /əˈkænθəˌpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthopod?
Acanthopod has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: uh · KAN · thuh · pahd.
Is acanthopod 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 /əˈkænθəˌpɒd/ (uh-KAN-thuh-pod).