How to pronounce acridness
Say it like AK-rid-nus. Acridness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- rid
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acridness 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.
- ridKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acridness
American and British speakers say acridness in essentially the same way: /ˈækrɪdnəs/ in the US and /ˈækrɪdnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-rid-nus.
What does acridness mean?
- Bitterness or acerbity.
- An acrid taste or smell.
Where does acridness come from?
From acrid + -ness.
Questions about saying acridness
How do you pronounce acridness?
Say AK-rid-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈækrɪdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈækrɪdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acridness?
Acridness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · rid · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say acridness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækrɪdnəs/ and the British form is /ˈækrɪdnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.