How to pronounce acarine
Say it like AK-uh-ryne. Acarine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- uh
- ryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acarine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of acarine
American and British speakers say acarine in essentially the same way: /ˈækəraɪn/ in the US and /ˈækəraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-uh-ryne.
What does acarine mean?
- Of or caused by acari or mites.“acarine diseases”
- Synonym of acarid.
Where does acarine come from?
By surface analysis, acar- + -ine; either coined as such, or perhaps predating the prefix per se; see acarid § Etymology.
Questions about saying acarine
How do you pronounce acarine?
Say AK-uh-ryne. The American pronunciation is /ˈækəraɪn/. In British English it is /ˈækəraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acarine?
Acarine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · uh · ryne.
Do Americans and Brits say acarine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækəraɪn/ and the British form is /ˈækəraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.