How to pronounce acroter
Say it like AK-ruh-ter. Acroter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈækrətər/AK-ruh-ter
UK British/ˈækrətə/AK-ruh-tuh
- AK
- ruh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acroter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acroter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AK-ruh-tuh.
What does acroter mean?
noun
- An acroterium.
Questions about saying acroter
How do you pronounce acroter?
Say AK-ruh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈækrətər/. In British English it is /ˈækrətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acroter?
Acroter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · ruh · ter.
Is acroter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈækrətə/ (AK-ruh-tuh).