How to pronounce acarpellous
Say it like ay-KAR-puh-lus. Acarpellous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- ay
- KAR
- puh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acarpellous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acarpellous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ay-KAH-puh-lus.
What does acarpellous mean?
- Having no carpels.
Where does acarpellous come from?
a-("without") + carpel + -ous (“full of”)
Questions about saying acarpellous
How do you pronounce acarpellous?
Say ay-KAR-puh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˈkɑrpələs/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˈkɑːpələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acarpellous?
Acarpellous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: ay · KAR · puh · lus.
Is acarpellous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌeɪˈkɑːpələs/ (ay-KAH-puh-lus).