How to pronounce achenes
Say it like uh-KEENZ. Achenes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEENZ).
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- uh
- KEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achenes 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.
- KEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of achenes
American and British speakers say achenes in essentially the same way: /əˈkinz/ in the US and /əˈkiːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KEENZ.
What does achenes mean?
- plural of achene How to pronounce achene
Words that rhyme with achenes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of achenes.
Questions about saying achenes
How do you pronounce achenes?
Say uh-KEENZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈkinz/. In British English it is /əˈkiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achenes?
Achenes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEENZ). Broken into parts: uh · KEENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say achenes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkinz/ and the British form is /əˈkiːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.