How to pronounce akrasia
Say it like uh-KRAY-zee-uh. Akrasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAY).
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- uh
- KRAY
- zee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akrasia 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.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of akrasia
American and British speakers say akrasia in essentially the same way: /əˈkreɪziə/ in the US and /əˈkreɪzɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KRAY-zih-uh.
What does akrasia mean?
- Lack of physical or (especially) mental strength; poor willpower; also, the tendency to act contrary to one's better judgment; (countable) an instance of this.
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Words that rhyme with akrasia
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Questions about saying akrasia
How do you pronounce akrasia?
Say uh-KRAY-zee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈkreɪziə/. In British English it is /əˈkreɪzɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akrasia?
Akrasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAY). Broken into parts: uh · KRAY · zee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say akrasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkreɪziə/ and the British form is /əˈkreɪzɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.