How to pronounce acrimony
Say it like AK-rih-moh-nee. Acrimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- rih
- moh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrimony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acrimony
American and British speakers say acrimony in essentially the same way: /ˈækrɪˌmoʊni/ in the US and /ˈækrɪməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-rih-muh-nee.
What does acrimony mean?
- A sharp and bitter hatred.“Her acrimony for her neighbors manifests itself with shouting and stomping.”
Where does acrimony come from?
From Middle French acrimonie, from Latin ācrimōnia (“sharpness, pungency”).
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Questions about saying acrimony
How do you pronounce acrimony?
Say AK-rih-moh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈækrɪˌmoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈækrɪməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrimony?
Acrimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · rih · moh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say acrimony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækrɪˌmoʊni/ and the British form is /ˈækrɪməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.