How to pronounce acorns
Say it like AY-kornz. Acorns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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US American/ˈeɪkɔrnz/AY-kornz
UK British/ˈeɪkɔːnz/AY-kawnz
- AY
- kornz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acorns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kornzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of acorns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AY-kawnz.
What does acorns mean?
noun
- plural of acorn How to pronounce acorn
Questions about saying acorns
How do you pronounce acorns?
Say AY-kornz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪkɔrnz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪkɔːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acorns?
Acorns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · kornz.
Is acorns pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈeɪkɔːnz/ (AY-kawnz).