How to pronounce akens
Say it like AY-kunz. Akens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- kunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of akens
American and British speakers say akens in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪkənz/ in the US and /ˈeɪkənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-kunz.
What does akens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of aken How to pronounce aken
Questions about saying akens
How do you pronounce akens?
Say AY-kunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪkənz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akens?
Akens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · kunz.
Do Americans and Brits say akens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪkənz/ and the British form is /ˈeɪkənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.