How to pronounce achilous
Say it like ay-KY-lus. Achilous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY).
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- ay
- KY
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achilous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of achilous
American and British speakers say achilous in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˈkaɪləs/ in the US and /ˌeɪˈkaɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-KY-lus.
What does achilous mean?
- Without a lip.
Words that rhyme with achilous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of achilous.
Questions about saying achilous
How do you pronounce achilous?
Say ay-KY-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˈkaɪləs/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˈkaɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achilous?
Achilous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY). Broken into parts: ay · KY · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say achilous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˈkaɪləs/ and the British form is /ˌeɪˈkaɪləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.