How to pronounce acaulescent
Say it like ak-aw-LES-unt. Acaulescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- ak
- aw
- LES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acaulescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acaulescent
American and British speakers say acaulescent in essentially the same way: /ˌækɔˈlɛsənt/ in the US and /ˌækɔːˈlɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-aw-LES-unt.
What does acaulescent mean?
- Having no stem or caulis, or only a very short one concealed in the ground.
Where does acaulescent come from?
From a- + caulescent.
Words that rhyme with acaulescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acaulescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying acaulescent
How do you pronounce acaulescent?
Say ak-aw-LES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌækɔˈlɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌækɔːˈlɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acaulescent?
Acaulescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: ak · aw · LES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say acaulescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækɔˈlɛsənt/ and the British form is /ˌækɔːˈlɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.