How to pronounce acanthotic
Say it like a-kan-THAH-tik. Acanthotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAH).
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- a
- kan
- THAH
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthotic 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.
- THAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: a-kan-THOT-ik.
What does acanthotic mean?
- Of or relating to acanthosis.
Where does acanthotic come from?
From acanth- + -otic (“having a diseased condition”).
Words that rhyme with acanthotic
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Questions about saying acanthotic
How do you pronounce acanthotic?
Say a-kan-THAH-tik. The American pronunciation is /æˌkænˈθɑtɪk/. In British English it is /æˌkænˈθɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthotic?
Acanthotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAH). Broken into parts: a · kan · THAH · tik.
Is acanthotic 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 /æˌkænˈθɒtɪk/ (a-kan-THOT-ik).