How to pronounce acrania
Say it like ay-KRAY-nee-uh. Acrania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAY).
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- ay
- KRAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acrania
American and British speakers say acrania in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˈkreɪniə/ in the US and /ˌeɪˈkreɪniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-KRAY-nee-uh.
What does acrania mean?
- Partial or total absence of the skull.
Where does acrania come from?
From New Latin acrania, from a- + crānium + -ia.
Words that rhyme with acrania
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acrania.
Questions about saying acrania
How do you pronounce acrania?
Say ay-KRAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˈkreɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˈkreɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrania?
Acrania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAY). Broken into parts: ay · KRAY · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say acrania the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˈkreɪniə/ and the British form is /ˌeɪˈkreɪniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.