How to pronounce acushla
Say it like uh-KUUSH-luh. Acushla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUUSH).
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- uh
- KUUSH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acushla 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.
- KUUSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acushla
American and British speakers say acushla in essentially the same way: /əˈkʊʃlə/ in the US and /əˈkʊʃlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUUSH-luh.
What does acushla mean?
- darling
Where does acushla come from?
From Irish a chuisle (“O pulse (of my heart)”).
Questions about saying acushla
How do you pronounce acushla?
Say uh-KUUSH-luh. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʊʃlə/. In British English it is /əˈkʊʃlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acushla?
Acushla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUUSH). Broken into parts: uh · KUUSH · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say acushla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʊʃlə/ and the British form is /əˈkʊʃlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.