How to pronounce acrobats
Say it like AK-ruh-bats. Acrobats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- ruh
- bats
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrobats 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.
- batsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of acrobats
American and British speakers say acrobats in essentially the same way: /ˈækrəˌbæts/ in the US and /ˈækrəˌbæts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-ruh-bats.
What does acrobats mean?
- plural of acrobat How to pronounce acrobat
- third-person singular simple present indicative of acrobat How to pronounce acrobat
Questions about saying acrobats
How do you pronounce acrobats?
Say AK-ruh-bats. The American pronunciation is /ˈækrəˌbæts/. In British English it is /ˈækrəˌbæts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrobats?
Acrobats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · ruh · bats.
Do Americans and Brits say acrobats the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækrəˌbæts/ and the British form is /ˈækrəˌbæts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.