How to pronounce acropoleis
Say it like a-KROP-ol-ayz. Acropoleis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROP).
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- a
- KROP
- ol
- ayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acropoleis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- olKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acropoleis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: a-KROP-ol-ayz.
What does acropoleis mean?
- plural of acropolis How to pronounce acropolis
Questions about saying acropoleis
How do you pronounce acropoleis?
Say a-KROP-ol-ayz. The American pronunciation is /æˈkrɑpɑleɪz/. In British English it is /æˈkrɒpɒleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acropoleis?
Acropoleis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROP). Broken into parts: a · KROP · ol · ayz.
Is acropoleis 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 /æˈkrɒpɒleɪz/ (a-KROP-ol-ayz).