English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Acne Pronunciation
Acne is pronounced AK-nee, IPA /ˈækni/.
AK-nee
US /ˈækni/ · UK /ˈækni/
Syllables: AK · nee (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A skin condition that produces spots, most often on the face and back.
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Acne in a Sentence
- The cream cleared up her acne within a month.
- Teenage acne usually settles on its own.
- He asked the pharmacist about acne treatments.
Common Mispronunciations of Acne
Not AKN
Two beats are needed, and the second one is a clear nee. Collapsing it leaves a word that sounds like it has been cut short.
Not AK-nay
Finish on the ee of see. The final e does real work here, unlike the silent e of hope or bone.
Tip: Unlike knee or knot, the kn in acne straddles a syllable break, so both letters are sounded.
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