How to pronounce acapnia
Say it like uh-KAP-nee-uh. Acapnia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP).
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- uh
- KAP
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acapnia 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.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acapnia
American and British speakers say acapnia in essentially the same way: /əˈkæpniə/ in the US and /əˈkæpniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAP-nee-uh.
What does acapnia mean?
- The state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood and tissue is significantly lower than normal.
Words that rhyme with acapnia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acapnia.
Questions about saying acapnia
How do you pronounce acapnia?
Say uh-KAP-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈkæpniə/. In British English it is /əˈkæpniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acapnia?
Acapnia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP). Broken into parts: uh · KAP · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say acapnia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkæpniə/ and the British form is /əˈkæpniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.