How to pronounce acephalous
Say it like uh-SEF-uh-lus. Acephalous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEF).
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- uh
- SEF
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acephalous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acephalous
American and British speakers say acephalous in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛfələs/ in the US and /əˈsɛfələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEF-uh-lus.
What does acephalous mean?
- Having no head.
- Without a distinct head.
- Having the style spring from the base, instead of from the apex, as is the case in certain ovaries
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Words that rhyme with acephalous
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Questions about saying acephalous
How do you pronounce acephalous?
Say uh-SEF-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛfələs/. In British English it is /əˈsɛfələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acephalous?
Acephalous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEF). Broken into parts: uh · SEF · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say acephalous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛfələs/ and the British form is /əˈsɛfələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.