How to pronounce acephali
Say it like ay-SEF-uh-ly. Acephali has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEF).
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- ay
- SEF
- uh
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acephali 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.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of acephali
American and British speakers say acephali in essentially the same way: /eɪˈsɛfəlaɪ/ in the US and /eɪˈsɛfəlaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-SEF-uh-ly.
What does acephali mean?
- plural of acephalus How to pronounce acephalus
- A people reported by Herodotus and Josephus to have no heads or removable heads.
- Uncommon form of acephalites
Where does acephali come from?
From Late Latin, plural of Latin acephalus.
Questions about saying acephali
How do you pronounce acephali?
Say ay-SEF-uh-ly. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈsɛfəlaɪ/. In British English it is /eɪˈsɛfəlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acephali?
Acephali has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEF). Broken into parts: ay · SEF · uh · ly.
Do Americans and Brits say acephali the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈsɛfəlaɪ/ and the British form is /eɪˈsɛfəlaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.