How to Pronounce Acetic

To pronounce "acetic", say AC-et-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

AC-et-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “acetic”

"acetic" has 3 syllables: ac-et-ic. It rhymes with apathetic and frenetic, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ascetic — easy to mix up when writing.

What does acetic mean?

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or producing vinegar
  2. Of or pertaining to acetic acid or its derivatives

Words that rhyme with acetic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apatheticfreneticempatheticsympatheticasceticpatheticenergeticaesthetickineticsyntheticanestheticesthetic

Related words

acetateanhydridedioxidevinegaryvinegaracidsubstanceacidulous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acetic"?▾

"Acetic" has 3 syllables: ac · et · ic.

What does "acetic" mean?▾

Acetic: Of, pertaining to, or producing vinegar

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