How to pronounce picric
Say it like PIK-rik. Picric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay 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 picric
American and British speakers say picric in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪkrɪk/ in the US and /ˈpɪkrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-rik.
What does picric mean?
- Designating a type of bitter yellow acid.
Questions about saying picric
How do you pronounce picric?
Say PIK-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picric?
Picric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say picric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪkrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈpɪkrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.