American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'academy' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "academy" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "academy"

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Simple pronunciation
uh-kaa-duh-mee
IPA transcription
/əˈkʰæ.ɾə.mi/
Word frequency
3,380th

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What does "academy" mean?

  1. a school that provides training in special subjects or skills, not a typical school

Examples of "academy" in a sentence

  • He graduated from the police academy.
  • She received a scholarship to the academy.
  • The academy trains future military leaders.

How common is "academy"?

Academy is the 3,380th most common word in English.

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