How to Pronounce "acronym"
word
ˈækɹənɪm
AK-ruh-nim
ˈækɹənˌɪm
AK-ruh-nim
Definition
A word formed from the first letters of a group of words, usually pronounced as a single word, like "NASA" or "laser".
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈækɹənɪm
British English
ˈækɹənˌɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AK-ruh-nim
UK
AK-ruh-nim
Listen in Context
NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
The word 'laser' is actually an acronym.
Can you tell me what this acronym stands for?
LOL is an acronym people use in text messages.