How to pronounce acrimoniously
Say it like ak-rih-MOH-nee-us-lee. Acrimoniously has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- ak
- rih
- MOH
- nee
- us
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrimoniously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acrimoniously
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ak-rih-MOH-nee-us-lee.
What does acrimoniously mean?
- In an acrimonious manner; with acrimony.
Where does acrimoniously come from?
From acrimonious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with acrimoniously
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Questions about saying acrimoniously
How do you pronounce acrimoniously?
Say ak-rih-MOH-nee-us-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌækrɪˈmoʊniəsli/. In British English it is /ˌækrɪˈməʊniəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrimoniously?
Acrimoniously has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: ak · rih · MOH · nee · us · lee.
Is acrimoniously pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌækrɪˈməʊniəsli/ (ak-rih-MOH-nee-us-lee).