How to pronounce acromegalic
Say it like ak-roh-mih-GAL-ik. Acromegalic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GAL).
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- ak
- roh
- mih
- GAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acromegalic 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GALSay 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 acromegalic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ak-roh-mih-GAL-ik.
What does acromegalic mean?
- Pertaining to or characteristic of acromegaly.
- A person affected by acromegaly.
Where does acromegalic come from?
From acromegal(y) + -ic.
Words that rhyme with acromegalic
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Questions about saying acromegalic
How do you pronounce acromegalic?
Say ak-roh-mih-GAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌækroʊmɪˈɡælɪk/. In British English it is /ˌækrəʊmɪˈɡælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acromegalic?
Acromegalic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GAL). Broken into parts: ak · roh · mih · GAL · ik.
Is acromegalic 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 /ˌækrəʊmɪˈɡælɪk/ (ak-roh-mih-GAL-ik).