How to pronounce acutance
Say it like uh-KYOO-tunts. Acutance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- tunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acutance 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.
- tuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acutance
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-tunts.
What does acutance mean?
- Edge contrast or sharpness in an image; also, a measure of this.
- An instance of the edge contrast or sharpness in an image.
Where does acutance come from?
From acute (“intense, sensitive, sharp”, adjective) + -ance (suffix forming nouns indicating conditions or states).
Questions about saying acutance
How do you pronounce acutance?
Say uh-KYOO-tunts. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjutənts/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːtənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acutance?
Acutance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · tunts.
Is acutance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈkjuːtənts/ (uh-KYOO-tunts).