How to pronounce acapnial
Say it like uh-KAP-nee-ul. Acapnial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP).
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- uh
- KAP
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acapnial 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acapnial
American and British speakers say acapnial in essentially the same way: /əˈkæpniəl/ in the US and /əˈkæpniəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAP-nee-ul.
What does acapnial mean?
- Of or relating to acapnia.
Where does acapnial come from?
From acapnia + -al.
Questions about saying acapnial
How do you pronounce acapnial?
Say uh-KAP-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˈkæpniəl/. In British English it is /əˈkæpniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acapnial?
Acapnial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP). Broken into parts: uh · KAP · nee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say acapnial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkæpniəl/ and the British form is /əˈkæpniəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.