How to pronounce acephalus
Say it like ay-SEF-uh-lus. Acephalus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEF).
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- ay
- SEF
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acephalus 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acephalus
American and British speakers say acephalus in essentially the same way: /eɪˈsɛfələs/ in the US and /eɪˈsɛfələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-SEF-uh-lus.
What does acephalus mean?
- A fetus affected by acephaly.
- The condition of acephaly.
Where does acephalus come from?
Borrowed from Latin acephalus.
Words that rhyme with acephalus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acephalus.
Questions about saying acephalus
How do you pronounce acephalus?
Say ay-SEF-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈsɛfələs/. In British English it is /eɪˈsɛfələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acephalus?
Acephalus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEF). Broken into parts: ay · SEF · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say acephalus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈsɛfələs/ and the British form is /eɪˈsɛfələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.