How to pronounce acarpous
Say it like ay-KAR-pus. Acarpous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- ay
- KAR
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acarpous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acarpous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ay-KAH-pus.
What does acarpous mean?
- Not producing fruit; unfruitful; sterile.
Questions about saying acarpous
How do you pronounce acarpous?
Say ay-KAR-pus. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈkɑrpəs/. In British English it is /eɪˈkɑːpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acarpous?
Acarpous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: ay · KAR · pus.
Is acarpous 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 /eɪˈkɑːpəs/ (ay-KAH-pus).