How to pronounce acromion
Say it like uh-KROH-mee-un. Acromion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH).
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- uh
- KROH
- mee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acromion 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.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acromion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-KROH-mee-un.
What does acromion mean?
- The outermost point of the shoulder blade.
Questions about saying acromion
How do you pronounce acromion?
Say uh-KROH-mee-un. The American pronunciation is /əˈkroʊmiən/. In British English it is /əˈkrəʊmiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acromion?
Acromion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH). Broken into parts: uh · KROH · mee · un.
Is acromion 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 /əˈkrəʊmiən/ (uh-KROH-mee-un).