How to pronounce acanthopterygian
Say it like ak-an-thop-tuh-RIJ-ee-un. Acanthopterygian has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RIJ).
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- ak
- an
- thop
- tuh
- RIJ
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthopterygian 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.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthopterygian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ak-an-thop-tuh-RIJ-ee-un.
What does acanthopterygian mean?
- Any fish of the superorder Acanthopterygii.
- Similar to an acanthopterygian.
Questions about saying acanthopterygian
How do you pronounce acanthopterygian?
Say ak-an-thop-tuh-RIJ-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌækænˌθɑptəˈrɪdʒiən/. In British English it is /ˌækænˌθɒptəˈrɪdʒiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthopterygian?
Acanthopterygian has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RIJ). Broken into parts: ak · an · thop · tuh · RIJ · ee · un.
Is acanthopterygian 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 /ˌækænˌθɒptəˈrɪdʒiən/ (ak-an-thop-tuh-RIJ-ee-un).