How to pronounce salicylic
Say it like sal-ih-SIL-ik. Salicylic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- sal
- ih
- SIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salicylic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- salKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of salicylic
American and British speakers say salicylic in essentially the same way: /sælɪˈsɪlɪk/ in the US and /sælɪˈsɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sal-ih-SIL-ik.
What does salicylic mean?
- Derived from salicin.
Where does salicylic come from?
From salicyl + -ic, from Latin salix (“willow tree”).
Words that rhyme with salicylic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of salicylic.
Questions about saying salicylic
How do you pronounce salicylic?
Say sal-ih-SIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /sælɪˈsɪlɪk/. In British English it is /sælɪˈsɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salicylic?
Salicylic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: sal · ih · SIL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say salicylic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sælɪˈsɪlɪk/ and the British form is /sælɪˈsɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.