How to Pronounce Acacia

To pronounce "acacia", say AC-ac-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkeɪ.sjə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈkeɪ.sjə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acacia”

"acacia" has 3 syllables: ac-ac-ia. It rhymes with geisha and depopulation, if that helps it stick.

What does acacia mean?

noun

  1. A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae.
  2. The thickened or dried juice of several species in Acacieae, in particular Vachellia nilotica (syn. Acacia nilotica), the Egyptian acacia.

Synonyms

gum acaciagum arabicwattle

Words that rhyme with acacia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

geishadepopulationmodernizationkaishaaishacratiacroatia

Related words

thornedhardpseudictictsresultspseudoacaciaacacio

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acacia"?▾

"Acacia" has 3 syllables: ac · ac · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "acacia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acacia" is /əˈkeɪ.sjə/.

What does "acacia" mean?▾

Acacia: A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae.

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