How to pronounce arachnids
Say it like uh-RAK-nudz. Arachnids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK).
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- uh
- RAK
- nudz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arachnids 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.
- nudzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arachnids
American and British speakers say arachnids in essentially the same way: /əˈræknədz/ in the US and /əˈræknədz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAK-nudz.
What does arachnids mean?
- plural of arachnid How to pronounce arachnid
Questions about saying arachnids
How do you pronounce arachnids?
Say uh-RAK-nudz. The American pronunciation is /əˈræknədz/. In British English it is /əˈræknədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arachnids?
Arachnids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK). Broken into parts: uh · RAK · nudz.
Do Americans and Brits say arachnids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈræknədz/ and the British form is /əˈræknədz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.