How to pronounce acrylic
Say it like uh-KRIL-ik. Acrylic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIL).
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- uh
- KRIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrylic 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.
- KRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acrylic
American and British speakers say acrylic in essentially the same way: /əˈkrɪlɪk/ in the US and /əˈkrɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KRIL-ik.
What does acrylic mean?
- Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.
- Containing an acrylic resin.
- An acrylic resin.
- A paint containing an acrylic resin.“When it comes to painting, I prefer using acrylics as my medium.”
- A painting executed using such a paint.
Where does acrylic come from?
From acryl + -ic, from acrolein, from Latin acer (“sharp”) + olere (“to smell”).
Words that rhyme with acrylic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acrylic.
Questions about saying acrylic
How do you pronounce acrylic?
Say uh-KRIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˈkrɪlɪk/. In British English it is /əˈkrɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrylic?
Acrylic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIL). Broken into parts: uh · KRIL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say acrylic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkrɪlɪk/ and the British form is /əˈkrɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.