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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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)

1. A person who performs gymnastic or balancing acts, often in a circus.

   • Example: The acrobat amazed the audience with his daring stunts.

2. A person who is very skillful and flexible in their movements.

   • Example: She moved through the crowd like an acrobat, avoiding obstacles effortlessly.

3. (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:

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Word: Acrobat

Part of Speech: Noun

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Pronunciation (British & American English):

/ˈækrəˌbæt/

• Breakdown: AK-ruh-bat

• Stress is on the first syllable: AK

You can say it like:
AK (as in “act”) + ruh (soft “r”) + bat (as in “bat”)

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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.

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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.

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Example Sentence:

• “The acrobat amazed the crowd with a perfect backflip.”

• “She trained for years to become a professional acrobat in the circus.”

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OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACROBAT – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.