How to pronounce acidulous
Say it like uh-SID-yuh-lus. Acidulous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- uh
- SID
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acidulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acidulous
American and British speakers say acidulous in essentially the same way: /əˈsɪdjʊləs/ in the US and /əˈsɪdjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SID-yuh-lus.
What does acidulous mean?
- Slightly sour; subacid; sourish.
- Sharp; caustic.
- Containing carbonic acid.
Where does acidulous come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin acidulus (“sourish, acidulous”), diminutive of acidus (“sour, acid”).
Questions about saying acidulous
How do you pronounce acidulous?
Say uh-SID-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪdjʊləs/. In British English it is /əˈsɪdjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acidulous?
Acidulous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: uh · SID · yuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say acidulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɪdjʊləs/ and the British form is /əˈsɪdjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.