How to pronounce anacrogynous
Say it like an-uh-KROJ-ih-nus. Anacrogynous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROJ).
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- an
- uh
- KROJ
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anacrogynous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KROJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anacrogynous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-uh-KROJ-uh-nus.
What does anacrogynous mean?
- Producing archegonia from cells other than the apical cell of a reproductive branch.
Words that rhyme with anacrogynous
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Questions about saying anacrogynous
How do you pronounce anacrogynous?
Say an-uh-KROJ-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈkrɑdʒɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈkrɒdʒənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anacrogynous?
Anacrogynous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROJ). Broken into parts: an · uh · KROJ · ih · nus.
Is anacrogynous 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 /ˌænəˈkrɒdʒənəs/ (an-uh-KROJ-uh-nus).