How to pronounce acaulous
Say it like ay-KAW-lus. Acaulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAW).
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- ay
- KAW
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acaulous 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.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acaulous
American and British speakers say acaulous in essentially the same way: /eɪˈkɔləs/ in the US and /eɪˈkɔːləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-KAW-lus.
What does acaulous mean?
- acaulescent
Where does acaulous come from?
From a- + caulis (“stalk”) + -ous.
Words that rhyme with acaulous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acaulous.
Questions about saying acaulous
How do you pronounce acaulous?
Say ay-KAW-lus. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈkɔləs/. In British English it is /eɪˈkɔːləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acaulous?
Acaulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAW). Broken into parts: ay · KAW · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say acaulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈkɔləs/ and the British form is /eɪˈkɔːləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.