How to pronounce lysergic
Say it like ly-SER-jeek. Lysergic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SER).
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- ly
- SER
- jeek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lysergic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- jeekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lysergic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ly-SUR-jik.
What does lysergic mean?
- Used in the designation of lysergic acid and lysergic acid diethylamide: produced by hydrolysis from ergot.
- Psychedelic, trippy.
Where does lysergic come from?
Blend of (hydro)lys(is) + erg(ot) + -ic (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying lysergic
How do you pronounce lysergic?
Say ly-SER-jeek. The American pronunciation is /laɪˈsɚdʒik/. In British English it is /laɪˈsɜːdʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lysergic?
Lysergic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SER). Broken into parts: ly · SER · jeek.
Is lysergic 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 /laɪˈsɜːdʒɪk/ (ly-SUR-jik).