How to pronounce acrobat
Say it like AK-ruh-bat. Acrobat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- ruh
- bat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrobat 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- batKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of acrobat
American and British speakers say acrobat in essentially the same way: /ˈækrəbæt/ in the US and /ˈækrəˌbæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-ruh-bat.
What does acrobat mean?
- An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination, often as part of a circus performance.
- To practise acrobatics.
- To move like an acrobat (with agility, balance, long leaps, etc.).
Questions about saying acrobat
How do you pronounce acrobat?
Say AK-ruh-bat. The American pronunciation is /ˈækrəbæt/. In British English it is /ˈækrəˌbæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrobat?
Acrobat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · ruh · bat.
Do Americans and Brits say acrobat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækrəbæt/ and the British form is /ˈækrəˌbæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.