How to pronounce acrasia
Say it like uh-KRAY-zee-uh. Acrasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAY).
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- uh
- KRAY
- zee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep 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 acrasia
American and British speakers say acrasia in essentially the same way: /əˈkreɪziə/ in the US and /əˈkreɪzɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KRAY-zih-uh.
What does acrasia mean?
- Alternative spelling of akrasia (“(uncountable) lack of physical or (especially) mental strength; poor willpower; also, the tendency to act contrary to one's better judgment; (countable) an instance of this”)
Where does acrasia come from?
A variant of akrasia.
Words that rhyme with acrasia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acrasia.
Questions about saying acrasia
How do you pronounce acrasia?
Say uh-KRAY-zee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈkreɪziə/. In British English it is /əˈkreɪzɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrasia?
Acrasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAY). Broken into parts: uh · KRAY · zee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say acrasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkreɪziə/ and the British form is /əˈkreɪzɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.