How to pronounce acrocephalopolydactyly
Say it like ak-roh-sef-uh-loh-pol-ee-DAK-tih-lee. Acrocephalopolydactyly has ten syllables, and the main stress falls on the eighth one (DAK).
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- ak
- roh
- sef
- uh
- loh
- pol
- ee
- DAK
- tih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrocephalopolydactyly 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.
- sefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acrocephalopolydactyly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ak-roh-sef-uh-loh-pol-ee-DAK-tih-lee.
What does acrocephalopolydactyly mean?
- A rare disorder characterized by massive birthweight, polydactyly and other defects.
Questions about saying acrocephalopolydactyly
How do you pronounce acrocephalopolydactyly?
Say ak-roh-sef-uh-loh-pol-ee-DAK-tih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌækroʊˌsɛfəloʊˌpɑliˈdæktɪli/. In British English it is /ˌækrəʊˌsɛfələʊˌpɒliˈdæktɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrocephalopolydactyly?
Acrocephalopolydactyly has ten syllables, and the main stress falls on the eighth one (DAK). Broken into parts: ak · roh · sef · uh · loh · pol · ee · DAK · tih · lee.
Is acrocephalopolydactyly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌækrəʊˌsɛfələʊˌpɒliˈdæktɪli/ (ak-roh-sef-uh-loh-pol-ee-DAK-tih-lee).