How to pronounce acarian
Say it like uh-KER-ee-un. Acarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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- uh
- KER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acarian 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.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acarian
American and British speakers say acarian in essentially the same way: /əˈkɛriən/ in the US and /əˈkɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAIR-ree-un.
What does acarian mean?
- Any mite or tick of the subclass Acari.
Where does acarian come from?
From taxonomic name Acari + -an.
Words that rhyme with acarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying acarian
How do you pronounce acarian?
Say uh-KER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɛriən/. In British English it is /əˈkɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acarian?
Acarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: uh · KER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say acarian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkɛriən/ and the British form is /əˈkɛəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.