How to pronounce akropolis
Say it like a-KRAH-pah-lis. Akropolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAH).
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- a
- KRAH
- pah
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akropolis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of akropolis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: a-KROP-ol-is.
What does akropolis mean?
- Alternative spelling of acropolis.
Where does akropolis come from?
By surface analysis, akro- + -polis; more at acropolis § Etymology.
Questions about saying akropolis
How do you pronounce akropolis?
Say a-KRAH-pah-lis. The American pronunciation is /æˈkrɑpɑlɪs/. In British English it is /æˈkrɒpɒlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akropolis?
Akropolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAH). Broken into parts: a · KRAH · pah · lis.
Is akropolis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æˈkrɒpɒlɪs/ (a-KROP-ol-is).