How to Pronounce Acrostics

To pronounce "acrostics", say ACR-ost-ics — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

ACR-ost-ics

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💡 Tip for remembering “acrostics”

"acrostics" has 3 syllables: acr-ost-ics.

What does acrostics mean?

noun

  1. A poem or other text in which certain letters, often the first in each line, spell out a name or message.
  2. A poem in Hebrew in which successive lines or verses start with consecutive letters of the alphabet.

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How many syllables are in "acrostics"?▾

"Acrostics" has 3 syllables: acr · ost · ics.

What does "acrostics" mean?▾

Acrostics: A poem or other text in which certain letters, often the first in each line, spell out a name or message.

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