How to pronounce acanthosoma
Say it like uh-kan-thuh-SOH-muh. Acanthosoma has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SOH).
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- uh
- kan
- thuh
- SOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthosoma 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.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthosoma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-kan-thuh-SOH-muh.
What does acanthosoma mean?
- A penaeid larva.
Where does acanthosoma come from?
From acantho- (“spiny”) + -soma (“one having such a body”).
Words that rhyme with acanthosoma
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Questions about saying acanthosoma
How do you pronounce acanthosoma?
Say uh-kan-thuh-SOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /əˌkænθəˈsoʊmə/. In British English it is /əˌkænθəˈsəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthosoma?
Acanthosoma has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SOH). Broken into parts: uh · kan · thuh · SOH · muh.
Is acanthosoma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˌkænθəˈsəʊmə/ (uh-kan-thuh-SOH-muh).