How to pronounce acrobatic
Say it like ak-ruh-BAT-ik. Acrobatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAT).
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- ak
- ruh
- BAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrobatic 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acrobatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ak-ruh-BAT-ik.
What does acrobatic mean?
- Of or pertaining to an acrobat.
- vigorously active
Where does acrobatic come from?
From acrobat + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with acrobatic
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Questions about saying acrobatic
How do you pronounce acrobatic?
Say ak-ruh-BAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌækrəˈbætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌækrəˈbætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrobatic?
Acrobatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAT). Broken into parts: ak · ruh · BAT · ik.
Is acrobatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌækrəˈbætɪk/ (ak-ruh-BAT-ik).