acrolect

The word “acrolect” has 3 syllables: ac-ro-lect

It's pronounced as /ˈækrəˌlɛkt/

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In the thesaurus, “acrolect” has 30 synonyms.

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Synonyms for acrolect

noun
1. The variety of speech that is considered most suitable for formal occasions (typically using only standard forms).

In certain regions, the acrolect is used in formal speeches and professional settings.
His fluency in the acrolect made him stand out during the job interview.
The distinction between the acrolect and the local dialect is quite apparent in education.
The acrolect is often seen as a marker of social status in some communities.
The teacher taught students how to transition from their local dialect to the acrolect for academic purposes.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms or another words to acrolect, such as: argot, cant, coinage, colloquial, colloquialism, dialect, idiolect.

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