How to pronounce aculeus
Say it like uh-KYOO-lee-us. Aculeus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- lee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aculeus 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aculeus
American and British speakers say aculeus in essentially the same way: /əˈkjuliəs/ in the US and /əˈkjuːlɪəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-lih-us.
What does aculeus mean?
- A sharp spike or other projection growing on a plant, as in some brambles and roses.
- A sting.
Where does aculeus come from?
Borrowed from Latin aculeus.
Questions about saying aculeus
How do you pronounce aculeus?
Say uh-KYOO-lee-us. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjuliəs/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːlɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aculeus?
Aculeus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · lee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say aculeus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkjuliəs/ and the British form is /əˈkjuːlɪəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.