How to Pronounce Acanthus

To pronounce "acanthus", say AC-anth-us — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkæn.θəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/əˈkæn.θəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acanthus”

"acanthus" has 3 syllables: ac-anth-us.

What does acanthus mean?

noun

  1. A member of the genus Acanthus of herbaceous prickly plants with toothed leaves, (family Acanthaceae, order Scrophulariales) found in the south of Europe, Asia Minor, and India.

Synonyms

bear's breechbear's breechesbear's-breech

Related words

acanthadacalyphaacorumacanthaachyrantheacaciaacridocarpoidacer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acanthus"?▾

"Acanthus" has 3 syllables: ac · anth · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "acanthus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acanthus" is /əˈkæn.θəs/.

What does "acanthus" mean?▾

Acanthus: A member of the genus Acanthus of herbaceous prickly plants with toothed leaves, (family Acanthaceae, order Scrophulariales) found in the south of Europe, Asia Minor, and India.

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