Acute has 2 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | This city will suffer from an acute water shortage unless it rains soon. | |
| 2. | I have an acute pain here. | |
| 3. | A dog has an acute sense of smell. | |
| 4. | An acute lack of funds is holding up the plan. | |
| 5. | The housing shortage is very acute. | |
| 6. | There is an acute shortage of water. | |
| 7. | He has an acute sense of observation. | |
| 8. | He felt an acute pain in his chest. | |
| 9. | He's an acute businessman. | |
| 10. | Her grief was too acute for tears. |