How to Pronounce Acumen

To pronounce "acumen", say AC-um-en — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkjuːmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈkjuːmən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acumen”

"acumen" has 3 syllables: ac-um-en. It rhymes with numen and inhuman, if that helps it stick.

What does acumen mean?

noun

  1. Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.
  2. A sharp, tapering point extending from a plant.

Synonyms

acuityacutenesscanninessfoxinessintelligencekeennesspenetrationsharpness

Words that rhyme with acumen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

numeninhumanlumennonhumanluminealbuminbitumensuperhumancrewmanrumencuminsubhuman

Related words

insightfulnessperceptivenessperspicacitywitclear-sightednessvisiondiscernmentsagacity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acumen"?▾

"Acumen" has 3 syllables: ac · um · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "acumen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acumen" is /əˈkjuːmən/.

What does "acumen" mean?▾

Acumen: Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.

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