How to pronounce acne
Say it like AK-nee. Acne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acne 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acne
American and British speakers say acne in essentially the same way: /ˈækni/ in the US and /ˈækni/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-nee.
What does acne mean?
- an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
Words that rhyme with acne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acne.
Questions about saying acne
How do you pronounce acne?
Say AK-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈækni/. In British English it is /ˈækni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acne?
Acne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say acne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækni/ and the British form is /ˈækni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.