How to pronounce acids
Say it like AS-udz. Acids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce acids. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AS
- udz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acids 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.
- udzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acids
American and British speakers say acids in essentially the same way: /ˈæsədz/ in the US and /ˈæsɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AS-idz.
What does acids mean?
- plural of acid How to pronounce acid
Questions about saying acids
How do you pronounce acids?
Say AS-udz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsədz/. In British English it is /ˈæsɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acids?
Acids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · udz.
Do Americans and Brits say acids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæsədz/ and the British form is /ˈæsɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.