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
3,132nd
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What does "academy" mean?
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 3,132nd most common word in English.
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