How to pronounce saccus
Say it like SAK-us. Saccus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saccus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saccus
American and British speakers say saccus in essentially the same way: /ˈsækəs/ in the US and /ˈsækəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-us.
What does saccus mean?
- A bladder or winglike structure found on the pollen grains of many species of conifer. The shape or number of the sacci on a pollen grain can help identify the species it came from.
- Alternative form of sac.
Questions about saying saccus
How do you pronounce saccus?
Say SAK-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækəs/. In British English it is /ˈsækəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saccus?
Saccus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · us.
Do Americans and Brits say saccus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækəs/ and the British form is /ˈsækəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.