How to pronounce acrolect
Say it like AK-ruh-lekt. Acrolect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- ruh
- lekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrolect 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.
- lektKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of acrolect
American and British speakers say acrolect in essentially the same way: /ˈækrəlɛkt/ in the US and /ˈækrəlɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-ruh-lekt.
What does acrolect mean?
- The variety of speech that is considered most suitable for formal occasions (typically using only standard forms).
Where does acrolect come from?
From acro- (“tip; peak”) + -lect, coined by William Alexander Stewart in 1965.
Questions about saying acrolect
How do you pronounce acrolect?
Say AK-ruh-lekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈækrəlɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈækrəlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrolect?
Acrolect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · ruh · lekt.
Do Americans and Brits say acrolect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækrəlɛkt/ and the British form is /ˈækrəlɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.