How to Pronounce Academe

To pronounce "academe", say AC-ad-em-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæk.ə.diːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæk.ə.diːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “academe”

"academe" has 4 syllables: ac-ad-em-e. It rhymes with gleam and beam, if that helps it stick.

What does academe mean?

noun

  1. The name of the garden in Athens where the academics met.
  2. An academy; a place of learning.

Synonyms

academiaacademypedant

Words that rhyme with academe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdreampassimscreamteamdaydream

Related words

academiaacademicacademicsuniversityacademyakademeiaathenaeumacademian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "academe"?▾

"Academe" has 4 syllables: ac · ad · em · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "academe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "academe" is /ˈæk.ə.diːm/.

What does "academe" mean?▾

Academe: The name of the garden in Athens where the academics met.

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