How to pronounce Akron
Say it like AK-run. Akron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Akron
American and British speakers say Akron in essentially the same way: /ˈækrən/ in the US and /ˈækrən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-run.
What does Akron mean?
- a city in northeastern Ohio; the heart of the United States rubber industry
Questions about saying Akron
How do you pronounce Akron?
Say AK-run. The American pronunciation is /ˈækrən/. In British English it is /ˈækrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Akron?
Akron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · run.
Do Americans and Brits say Akron the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækrən/ and the British form is /ˈækrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.