How to pronounce acrocephalic
Say it like ak-roh-suh-FAL-ik. Acrocephalic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAL).
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- ak
- roh
- suh
- FAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrocephalic 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FALSay 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 acrocephalic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ak-roh-suh-FAL-ik.
What does acrocephalic mean?
- A person suffering from a pointed skull.
- Possessing a pointed skull.
Where does acrocephalic come from?
From acro- + cephalic.
Words that rhyme with acrocephalic
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Questions about saying acrocephalic
How do you pronounce acrocephalic?
Say ak-roh-suh-FAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌækroʊsəˈfælɪk/. In British English it is /ˌækrəʊsəˈfælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrocephalic?
Acrocephalic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAL). Broken into parts: ak · roh · suh · FAL · ik.
Is acrocephalic 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 /ˌækrəʊsəˈfælɪk/ (ak-roh-suh-FAL-ik).