How to pronounce acridine
Say it like AK-rih-deen. Acridine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- rih
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acridine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acridine
American and British speakers say acridine in essentially the same way: /ˈækrɪdin/ in the US and /ˈækrɪdin/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-rih-deen.
What does acridine mean?
- A tricyclic aromatic heterocycle, dibenzopyridine, obtained from coal tar; it is used in the manufacture of dyes and drugs
- Any of many derivatives of this compound
Questions about saying acridine
How do you pronounce acridine?
Say AK-rih-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˈækrɪdin/. In British English it is /ˈækrɪdin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acridine?
Acridine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · rih · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say acridine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækrɪdin/ and the British form is /ˈækrɪdin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.