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acrolect

/ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
acrolect
IPA
/ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The variety of speech that is considered most suitable for formal occasions (typically using only standard forms).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From acro- (“tip; peak”) + -lect, coined by William Alexander Stewart in 1965.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/

Inflected Forms

acrolects (plural)

Derived Forms

acrolectal

Phrases

code-switching

Frequently Paired Words

code-switching matrilect mesolect basilect hyperlect

Questions

How do you pronounce acrolect?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/.
What does acrolect mean?
The variety of speech that is considered most suitable for formal occasions (typically using only standard forms).
Where does acrolect come from?
From acro- (“tip; peak”) + -lect, coined by William Alexander Stewart in 1965.

How to pronounce acrolect

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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