How to pronounce acarus
Say it like AK-uh-rus. Acarus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈækərəs/AK-uh-rus
UK British/ˈækərəs/AK-uh-rus
- AK
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acarus 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acarus
American and British speakers say acarus in essentially the same way: /ˈækərəs/ in the US and /ˈækərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-uh-rus.
What does acarus mean?
noun
- Any member of the subclass Acari (aka Acarina): thus, a mite or a tick; specifically, any mite of the genus Acarus.
Questions about saying acarus
How do you pronounce acarus?
Say AK-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈækərəs/. In British English it is /ˈækərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acarus?
Acarus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say acarus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækərəs/ and the British form is /ˈækərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.