How to pronounce acanthopteran
Say it like a-kan-THAHP-tuh-run. Acanthopteran has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAHP).
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- a
- kan
- THAHP
- tuh
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthopteran 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.
- THAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthopteran
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: a-kan-THOP-tuh-run.
What does acanthopteran mean?
- Alternative form of acanthopterygian.
- Alternative form of acanthopterygian.
Questions about saying acanthopteran
How do you pronounce acanthopteran?
Say a-kan-THAHP-tuh-run. The American pronunciation is /æˌkænˈθɑptərən/. In British English it is /æˌkænˈθɒptərən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthopteran?
Acanthopteran has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAHP). Broken into parts: a · kan · THAHP · tuh · run.
Is acanthopteran 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 /æˌkænˈθɒptərən/ (a-kan-THOP-tuh-run).