How to pronounce acanthopore
Say it like uh-KAN-thuh-por. Acanthopore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- uh
- KAN
- thuh
- por
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthopore 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.
- porGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthopore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KAN-thuh-paw.
What does acanthopore mean?
- A tubular spine in some bryozoans.
Where does acanthopore come from?
From acantho- + -pore (“opening”).
Questions about saying acanthopore
How do you pronounce acanthopore?
Say uh-KAN-thuh-por. The American pronunciation is /əˈkænθəˌpɔr/. In British English it is /əˈkænθəˌpɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthopore?
Acanthopore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: uh · KAN · thuh · por.
Is acanthopore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈkænθəˌpɔː/ (uh-KAN-thuh-paw).