How to Pronounce "acadia"
word
əˈkeɪdiə
uh-KAY-dee-uh
əˈkeɪdiə
uh-KAY-dee-uh
Definition
Acadia was a region in North America settled by the French, mainly located in what is now eastern Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and part of Quebec) and part of Maine in the USA.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkeɪdiə
British English
əˈkeɪdiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KAY-dee-uh
UK
uh-KAY-dee-uh
Listen in Context
Acadia was settled by the French in the 1600s.
Many people in modern Canada are descendants of Acadia.
The culture of Acadia is important in Canadian history.
My family traces its roots back to Acadia.