How to pronounce vitriolic
Say it like vit-ree-OL-ik. Vitriolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- vit
- ree
- OL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vitriolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vitriolic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vih-trih-OL-ik.
What does vitriolic mean?
- Of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from or resembling vitriol.“a vitriolic taste”
- Bitterly scathing, caustic.“vitriolic criticism”
Where does vitriolic come from?
From vitriol + -ic; or from French vitriolique (cognate with Italian vetriolico, Portuguese vitriolico, Spanish vitriólico).
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Questions about saying vitriolic
How do you pronounce vitriolic?
Say vit-ree-OL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪtriˈɑlɪk/. In British English it is /vɪtrɪˈɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vitriolic?
Vitriolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: vit · ree · OL · ik.
Is vitriolic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /vɪtrɪˈɒlɪk/ (vih-trih-OL-ik).