How to pronounce acholous
Say it like ay-KOH-lus. Acholous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- ay
- KOH
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acholous 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.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acholous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-KOH-lus.
What does acholous mean?
- Lacking bile.
Words that rhyme with acholous
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Questions about saying acholous
How do you pronounce acholous?
Say ay-KOH-lus. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈkoʊləs/. In British English it is /eɪˈkəʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acholous?
Acholous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: ay · KOH · lus.
Is acholous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /eɪˈkəʊləs/ (ay-KOH-lus).