How to pronounce acanthostyle
Say it like uh-KAN-thuh-style. Acanthostyle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
- uh
- KAN
- thuh
- style
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthostyle 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.
- styleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthostyle
American and British speakers say acanthostyle in essentially the same way: /əˈkænθəˌstaɪl/ in the US and /əˈkænθəˌstaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAN-thuh-style.
What does acanthostyle mean?
- A spicule with tiny spines from monaxon sponges.
Where does acanthostyle come from?
From acantho- (“spine”) + -style (“animal part felt to resemble a pillar”).
Questions about saying acanthostyle
How do you pronounce acanthostyle?
Say uh-KAN-thuh-style. The American pronunciation is /əˈkænθəˌstaɪl/. In British English it is /əˈkænθəˌstaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthostyle?
Acanthostyle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: uh · KAN · thuh · style.
Do Americans and Brits say acanthostyle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkænθəˌstaɪl/ and the British form is /əˈkænθəˌstaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.