How to Pronounce Acerbity

To pronounce "acerbity", say AC-erb-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈsɜːbɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈsɜːbɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acerbity”

"acerbity" has 3 syllables: ac-erb-ity.

What does acerbity mean?

noun

  1. Sourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit.
  2. Harshness, bitterness, or severity

    “acerbity of temper, of language, of pain”

Related words

tartnessbitternessacrimonyjaundicesoursubacidoranginessbitter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acerbity"?▾

"Acerbity" has 3 syllables: ac · erb · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "acerbity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acerbity" is /əˈsɜːbɪti/.

What does "acerbity" mean?▾

Acerbity: Sourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit.

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