How to pronounce acral
Say it like AK-rul. Acral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acral 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acral
American and British speakers say acral in essentially the same way: /ˈækrəl/ in the US and /ˈækrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-rul.
What does acral mean?
- Of or pertaining to peripheral body parts, such as toes and fingers.“Acral melanoma is a type of skin cancer that occurs on fingers, palms, soles, and nail beds.”
Where does acral come from?
From acr- + -al.
Questions about saying acral
How do you pronounce acral?
Say AK-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈækrəl/. In British English it is /ˈækrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acral?
Acral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say acral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækrəl/ and the British form is /ˈækrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.