How to Pronounce "acronyms"
word
ˈækɹənɪmz
AK-ruh-nimz
ˈækɹənˌɪmz
AK-ruh-nimz
Definition
Acronyms are words formed by taking the first letters of other words and combining them, usually pronounced as a single word (like 'NASA' from 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration').
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈækɹənɪmz
British English
ˈækɹənˌɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AK-ruh-nimz
UK
AK-ruh-nimz
Listen in Context
Some common acronyms are 'NASA' and 'UNESCO'.
Students often use acronyms to save time when taking notes.
Do you know what these acronyms stand for?
The tech world loves creating new acronyms for everything.