How to pronounce acropolis
Say it like uh-KRAH-puh-lus. Acropolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAH).
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- uh
- KRAH
- puh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acropolis 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acropolis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-KROP-uh-lis.
What does acropolis mean?
- A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical period; compare Acropolis.
Words that rhyme with acropolis
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Questions about saying acropolis
How do you pronounce acropolis?
Say uh-KRAH-puh-lus. The American pronunciation is /əˈkrɑpələs/. In British English it is /əˈkrɒpəlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acropolis?
Acropolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAH). Broken into parts: uh · KRAH · puh · lus.
Is acropolis 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 /əˈkrɒpəlɪs/ (uh-KROP-uh-lis).