How to pronounce acanthopodous
Say it like a-kan-THAH-puh-dus. Acanthopodous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAH).
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- a
- kan
- THAH
- puh
- dus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthopodous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthopodous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: a-kan-THOP-uh-dus.
What does acanthopodous mean?
- Spiny-footed.
- Having spiny peduncles.
Where does acanthopodous come from?
From acantho- + -podous.
Questions about saying acanthopodous
How do you pronounce acanthopodous?
Say a-kan-THAH-puh-dus. The American pronunciation is /æˌkænˈθɑpədəs/. In British English it is /æˌkænˈθɒpədəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthopodous?
Acanthopodous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAH). Broken into parts: a · kan · THAH · puh · dus.
Is acanthopodous 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 /æˌkænˈθɒpədəs/ (a-kan-THOP-uh-dus).