How to pronounce akropolises
Say it like a-KRAH-pah-lih-siz. Akropolises has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAH).
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- a
- KRAH
- pah
- lih
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akropolises 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of akropolises
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: a-KROP-ol-ih-siz.
What does akropolises mean?
- plural of akropolis How to pronounce akropolis
Questions about saying akropolises
How do you pronounce akropolises?
Say a-KRAH-pah-lih-siz. The American pronunciation is /æˈkrɑpɑlɪsɪz/. In British English it is /æˈkrɒpɒlɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akropolises?
Akropolises has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAH). Broken into parts: a · KRAH · pah · lih · siz.
Is akropolises 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 /æˈkrɒpɒlɪsɪz/ (a-KROP-ol-ih-siz).