OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACROBAT – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACROBAT – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
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- 1 Oxford English Dictionary (OED) – How to Pronounce “Acrobat”
- 2 Meaning & Definition of “Acrobat”
- 3 Word Origin:
- 4 OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACROBAT – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
- 5 The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar
- 6 Oxford English Dictionary
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Word: Acrobat - 8
Pronunciation (British & American English): - 9
Oxford English Definition: - 10
Meaning (Simplified): - 11
Example Sentence: - 12 OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACROBAT – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
Oxford English Dictionary (OED) – How to Pronounce “Acrobat”
Word: Acrobat
Pronunciation (UK): /ˈæk.rə.bæt/
Pronunciation (US): /ˈæk.rə.bæt/
Phonetic Spelling: AK-ruh-bat
Syllables: Ac-ro-bat (Three syllables)
Meaning & Definition of “Acrobat”
Noun (plural: acrobats)
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A person who performs gymnastic or balancing acts, often in a circus.
- Example: The acrobat amazed the audience with his daring stunts.
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A person who is very skillful and flexible in their movements.
- Example: She moved through the crowd like an acrobat, avoiding obstacles effortlessly.
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(Figurative) Someone who can adapt quickly to different situations.
- Example: Politicians are often verbal acrobats, changing their stance as needed.
Word Origin:
From French acrobate, derived from Greek akrobátēs (akron = “tip, summit” + baínein = “to walk”).
Practice Pronouncing: Say “AK-ruh-bat” slowly and emphasize the first syllable!
Now you know how to pronounce and use “Acrobat” correctly!
OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACROBAT – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar
Oxford English Dictionary
Sure! Here’s a complete breakdown of the word “Acrobat” using the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) style:
Word: Acrobat
Part of Speech: Noun
Pronunciation (British & American English):
/ˈækrəˌbæt/
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Breakdown: AK-ruh-bat
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Stress is on the first syllable: AK
You can say it like:
AK (as in “act”) + ruh (soft “r”) + bat (as in “bat”)
Oxford English Definition:
An acrobat is a person who performs skilled physical movements, especially those involving balance, agility, and coordination, such as in circuses, gymnastics, or aerial acts.
Meaning (Simplified):
An acrobat is someone who does difficult and exciting body movements, like flips, jumps, or tightrope walking, often in a circus or performance.
Example Sentence:
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“The acrobat amazed the crowd with a perfect backflip.”
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“She trained for years to become a professional acrobat in the circus.”
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