How to pronounce acolyte
Say it like AK-uh-lyte. Acolyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acolyte 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of acolyte
American and British speakers say acolyte in essentially the same way: /ˈækəlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈækəlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-uh-lyte.
What does acolyte mean?
- One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
- An altar server.
- An attendant, assistant, or follower.
Questions about saying acolyte
How do you pronounce acolyte?
Say AK-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈækəlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈækəlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acolyte?
Acolyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · uh · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say acolyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækəlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈækəlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.