How to pronounce acme
Say it like AK-mee. Acme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acme
American and British speakers say acme in essentially the same way: /ˈækmi/ in the US and /ˈækmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-mee.
What does acme mean?
- A high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period.
- A paragon: a person or thing representing such a high point.
- Full bloom or reproductive maturity.
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Questions about saying acme
How do you pronounce acme?
Say AK-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈækmi/. In British English it is /ˈækmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acme?
Acme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say acme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækmi/ and the British form is /ˈækmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.