How to pronounce acetous
Say it like AS-ih-tus. Acetous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæsɪtəs/AS-ih-tus
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- AS
- ih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does acetous mean?
adjective
- Having a sour taste; sour; acid.
- Causing, or connected with, acetification“acetous fermentation”
Where does acetous come from?
From Latin acētum (“vinegar”) + -ous, the former from aceō (“to be sour”).
Questions about saying acetous
How do you pronounce acetous?
Say AS-ih-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetous?
Acetous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · ih · tus.