How to Pronounce Acephalous

To pronounce "acephalous", say AC-eph-al-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈsɛfələs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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10

Letters

/əˈsɛfələs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acephalous

"acephalous" has 4 syllables: ac-eph-al-ous. It rhymes with dicephalous and acephalus, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: acephalus — easy to mix up when writing.

What does acephalous mean?

adjective

  1. Headless
  2. (applied to bivalve mollusks) Without a distinct head.

Words that rhyme with acephalous

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How many syllables are in "acephalous"?

"Acephalous" has 4 syllables: ac · eph · al · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "acephalous"?

The IPA transcription of "acephalous" is /əˈsɛfələs/.

What does "acephalous" mean?

Acephalous: Headless

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