How to pronounce antacid
Say it like an-TAS-ud. Antacid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS).
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US American/ænˈtæsəd/an-TAS-ud
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- an
- TAS
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antacid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antacid mean?
noun
- An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach.
- Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially in the stomach.
Where does antacid come from?
From anti- + acid.
Words that rhyme with antacid
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Questions about saying antacid
How do you pronounce antacid?
Say an-TAS-ud. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtæsəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antacid?
Antacid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS). Broken into parts: an · TAS · ud.