Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ac-

/æk/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.25 in modern English

Syllables
ac-
IPA
/æk/
4
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

oak.

prefix

To or with.

prefix

On.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Old English āc (“oak”) (but not part of the etymology of acorn).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: āc, a-, ad-, ge-

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /æk/
  • British English: /æk/

Homonyms

-ac

Questions

How do you pronounce ac-?
The recorded pronunciation is /æk/.
What does ac- mean?
oak.
Where does ac- come from?
It is traced to Old English.

How to pronounce ac-

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ac-”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/æk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “ac-”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “ac-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.