How to Pronounce Acropolis

To pronounce "acropolis", say ACR-op-ol-is — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

acropolis

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acropolis”

"acropolis" has 4 syllables: acr-op-ol-is. It rhymes with necropolis and alexopoulos, if that helps it stick.

What does acropolis mean?

noun

  1. A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical period; compare Acropolis.

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Words that rhyme with acropolis

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necropolisalexopoulosantonopouloschristopoulosdemopouloseliopoulosfotopoulosgeorgopoulosheliopolismegalopolismetropolismicropolis

Related words

castleathenaeumhekatompedonathensacademeeleutherianakademeiacadmea

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acropolis"?▾

"Acropolis" has 4 syllables: acr · op · ol · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "acropolis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acropolis" is /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/.

What does "acropolis" mean?▾

Acropolis: A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical period; compare Acropolis.

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