How to pronounce acanthor
Say it like uh-KAN-thor. Acanthor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- uh
- KAN
- thor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthor 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.
- thorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KAN-thaw.
What does acanthor mean?
- The spindle-shaped embryo stage of Acanthocephala that burrows into the body cavity of its first intermediate host.
Where does acanthor come from?
From New Latin acanthus (“spine”) (extracted from taxonomic name Acanthocephala) + -or (condition).
Questions about saying acanthor
How do you pronounce acanthor?
Say uh-KAN-thor. The American pronunciation is /əˈkænθɔr/. In British English it is /əˈkænθɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthor?
Acanthor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: uh · KAN · thor.
Is acanthor 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 /əˈkænθɔː/ (uh-KAN-thaw).