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How to pronounce acrobatic

acrobatic
/ækrəˈbætɪk/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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Acrobatic, sound by sound

/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

In a sentence

It's dangerous to perform this acrobatic act without a safety net.

Words that rhyme with acrobatic

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce acrobatic?

Acrobatic is pronounced /ækrəˈbætɪk/ in American English.

How many syllables are in acrobatic?

Acrobatic has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in acrobatic?

The third syllable: /ækrəˈbætɪk/.

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