How to pronounce acrasial
Say it like ukr-RAY-zee-ul. Acrasial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- ukr
- RAY
- zee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrasial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ukrKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acrasial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ukr-RAY-zih-ul.
What does acrasial mean?
- Lacking self-control; prone to excess; intemperate, uncontrolled.
Where does acrasial come from?
From acrasia + -al (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives).
Questions about saying acrasial
How do you pronounce acrasial?
Say ukr-RAY-zee-ul. The American pronunciation is /əkrˈreɪziəl/. In British English it is /əkrˈreɪzɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrasial?
Acrasial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: ukr · RAY · zee · ul.
Is acrasial 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 /əkrˈreɪzɪəl/ (ukr-RAY-zih-ul).