How to pronounce acanthous
Say it like uh-KAN-thus. Acanthous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
- uh
- KAN
- thus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthous 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.
- thusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthous
American and British speakers say acanthous in essentially the same way: /əˈkænθəs/ in the US and /əˈkænθəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAN-thus.
What does acanthous mean?
- Synonym of spinous.
Where does acanthous come from?
From acanth- (“spine”) + -ous (“having”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with acanthous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acanthous.
Questions about saying acanthous
How do you pronounce acanthous?
Say uh-KAN-thus. The American pronunciation is /əˈkænθəs/. In British English it is /əˈkænθəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthous?
Acanthous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: uh · KAN · thus.
Do Americans and Brits say acanthous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkænθəs/ and the British form is /əˈkænθəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.