How to pronounce ascorbic
Say it like uh-SKOR-bik. Ascorbic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR).
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- uh
- SKOR
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascorbic 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.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ascorbic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SKAW-bik.
What does ascorbic mean?
- Of or pertaining to ascorbic acid or its derivatives.
- Associated with the absence of scurvy; acting against scurvy.
Where does ascorbic come from?
From a- + scorbutic, possibly influenced by scorbic.
Questions about saying ascorbic
How do you pronounce ascorbic?
Say uh-SKOR-bik. The American pronunciation is /əˈskɔrbɪk/. In British English it is /əˈskɔːbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascorbic?
Ascorbic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR). Broken into parts: uh · SKOR · bik.
Is ascorbic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈskɔːbɪk/ (uh-SKAW-bik).