How to pronounce citric
Say it like SIT-rik. Citric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce citric. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SIT
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of citric
American and British speakers say citric in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪtrɪk/ in the US and /ˈsɪtrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIT-rik.
What does citric mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or derived from, citrus fruit.
Where does citric come from?
From citrus + -ic.
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Questions about saying citric
How do you pronounce citric?
Say SIT-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citric?
Citric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say citric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪtrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsɪtrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.