How to pronounce arachnid
Say it like uh-RAK-nid. Arachnid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK).
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- uh
- RAK
- nid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arachnid 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.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arachnid
American and British speakers say arachnid in essentially the same way: /əˈræknɪd/ in the US and /əˈræknɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAK-nid.
What does arachnid mean?
- Any of the eight-legged creatures, including spiders, mites, and scorpions, of the class Arachnida.
Questions about saying arachnid
How do you pronounce arachnid?
Say uh-RAK-nid. The American pronunciation is /əˈræknɪd/. In British English it is /əˈræknɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arachnid?
Arachnid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK). Broken into parts: uh · RAK · nid.
Do Americans and Brits say arachnid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈræknɪd/ and the British form is /əˈræknɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.