How to pronounce acrylics
Say it like uh-KRIL-iks. Acrylics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIL).
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- uh
- KRIL
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrylics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acrylics
American and British speakers say acrylics in essentially the same way: /əˈkrɪlɪks/ in the US and /əˈkrɪlɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KRIL-iks.
What does acrylics mean?
- plural of acrylic How to pronounce acrylic
Questions about saying acrylics
How do you pronounce acrylics?
Say uh-KRIL-iks. The American pronunciation is /əˈkrɪlɪks/. In British English it is /əˈkrɪlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrylics?
Acrylics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIL). Broken into parts: uh · KRIL · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say acrylics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkrɪlɪks/ and the British form is /əˈkrɪlɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.