How to pronounce acres
Say it like AY-kerz. Acres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acres 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of acres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AY-kuz.
What does acres mean?
- extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use“the family owned a large estate on Long Island”
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Words that rhyme with acres
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Questions about saying acres
How do you pronounce acres?
Say AY-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acres?
Acres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · kerz.
Is acres 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 /ˈeɪkəz/ (AY-kuz).