How do you pronounce "acre"?

In American English: /ˈeɪkɝ/ (AYK-ur). In British English: /ˈeɪkə/ (AYK-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪkɝ/ (AYK-ur). In Australian English: /ˈeɪkə/ (AYK-uh).

Is "acre" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪkɝ/ (AYK-ur), while in British English it's /ˈeɪkə/ (AYK-uh).

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acre

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/ˈeɪkɝ/

AYK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

eɪkac·ɝre

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Last updated: 2026-02-12