How to Pronounce "acheron"
word
ˈækəˌrɑn
AK-uh-rahn
ˈækərən
AK-uh-ruhn
Definition
Acheron is a river in Greek mythology known as the river of pain or woe, said to lead to the underworld. Sometimes, 'Acheron' is used poetically to refer to death or the journey after life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈækəˌrɑn
British English
ˈækərən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AK-uh-rahn
UK
AK-uh-ruhn
Listen in Context
In Greek mythology, souls must cross the Acheron to reach the underworld.
The poet described life as a journey down the Acheron.
Few people remember the story of the Acheron today.
Some novels use the Acheron as a symbol for difficult times or emotional pain.