How to pronounce acolytes
Say it like AK-uh-lyts. Acolytes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- uh
- lyts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acolytes 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.
- lytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of acolytes
American and British speakers say acolytes in essentially the same way: /ˈækəˌlaɪts/ in the US and /ˈækəˌlaɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-uh-lyts.
What does acolytes mean?
- plural of acolyte How to pronounce acolyte
Questions about saying acolytes
How do you pronounce acolytes?
Say AK-uh-lyts. The American pronunciation is /ˈækəˌlaɪts/. In British English it is /ˈækəˌlaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acolytes?
Acolytes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · uh · lyts.
Do Americans and Brits say acolytes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækəˌlaɪts/ and the British form is /ˈækəˌlaɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.