How to Pronounce Academies

To pronounce "academies", say AC-ad-em-ies — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈkædəmiz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/əˈkædəmiz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “academies”

"academies" has 4 syllables: ac-ad-em-ies.

What does academies mean?

noun

  1. (usually capitalized) The garden where Plato taught.
  2. (usually capitalized) Plato's philosophical system based on skepticism; Plato's followers.

Synonyms

learned society

Related words

academicscollegesfacultiesinstituteinstitutesinstitutioninstitutionsschool

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "academies"?▾

"Academies" has 4 syllables: ac · ad · em · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "academies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "academies" is /əˈkædəmiz/.

What does "academies" mean?▾

Academies: (usually capitalized) The garden where Plato taught.

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