How to pronounce acephalan
Say it like ay-SEF-uh-lun. Acephalan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEF).
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- ay
- SEF
- uh
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acephalan 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.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acephalan
American and British speakers say acephalan in essentially the same way: /eɪˈsɛfələn/ in the US and /eɪˈsɛfələn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-SEF-uh-lun.
What does acephalan mean?
- Acephal.
- Belonging to the Acephala.
Where does acephalan come from?
Acephala + -n
Questions about saying acephalan
How do you pronounce acephalan?
Say ay-SEF-uh-lun. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈsɛfələn/. In British English it is /eɪˈsɛfələn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acephalan?
Acephalan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEF). Broken into parts: ay · SEF · uh · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say acephalan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈsɛfələn/ and the British form is /eɪˈsɛfələn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.