How to pronounce acrogynous
Say it like uh-KRAH-jih-nus. Acrogynous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAH).
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- uh
- KRAH
- jih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrogynous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acrogynous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-KROJ-uh-nus.
What does acrogynous mean?
- Producing archegonia from the apical cell of a reproductive branch.
Words that rhyme with acrogynous
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Questions about saying acrogynous
How do you pronounce acrogynous?
Say uh-KRAH-jih-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈkrɑdʒɪnəs/. In British English it is /əˈkrɒdʒənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrogynous?
Acrogynous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAH). Broken into parts: uh · KRAH · jih · nus.
Is acrogynous 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 /əˈkrɒdʒənəs/ (uh-KROJ-uh-nus).