How to pronounce aconite
Say it like AK-uh-nyte. Aconite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- uh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aconite 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.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aconite
American and British speakers say aconite in essentially the same way: /ˈækənaɪt/ in the US and /ˈækənaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-uh-nyte.
What does aconite mean?
- The herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous.
- An extract or tincture obtained from Aconitum napellus, used as a poison and medicinally.
Questions about saying aconite
How do you pronounce aconite?
Say AK-uh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈækənaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈækənaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aconite?
Aconite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · uh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say aconite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækənaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈækənaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.