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