How to pronounce acro
Say it like AK-roh. Acro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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US American/ˈækroʊ/AK-roh
UK British/ˈækrəʊ/AK-roh
- AK
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acro 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of acro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AK-roh.
What does acro mean?
adjective
- Combining acrobatic elements with something else.
- Acrobatic gymnastics.
- A warbler of the genus Acrocephalus.
Where does acro come from?
Clipping of acrobatic.
Questions about saying acro
How do you pronounce acro?
Say AK-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈækroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈækrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acro?
Acro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · roh.
Is acro 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 /ˈækrəʊ/ (AK-roh).