How to Pronounce Acronym

To pronounce "acronym", say ACR-onym — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acronym”

"acronym" has 2 syllables: acr-onym. It rhymes with backronym, if that helps it stick.

What does acronym mean?

noun

  1. An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words, sometimes exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser") rather than as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").
  2. An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").

verb

  1. To form into an acronym.

Synonyms

initialism

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Words that rhyme with acronym

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backronym

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How many syllables are in "acronym"?▾

"Acronym" has 2 syllables: acr · onym.

What is the IPA transcription of "acronym"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acronym" is /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/.

What does "acronym" mean?▾

Acronym: An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words, sometimes exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser") rather than as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").

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