How to Pronounce Acetous

To pronounce "acetous", say AC-et-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈsiː.təs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

acetous

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈsiː.təs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acetous”

"acetous" has 3 syllables: ac-et-ous. It rhymes with tacitus, if that helps it stick.

What does acetous mean?

adjective

  1. Having a sour taste; sour; acid.
  2. Causing, or connected with, acetification

    “acetous fermentation”

Words that rhyme with acetous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tacitus

Related words

acetosevinegarysourfermentationacidulentacerbicacidacidulous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acetous"?▾

"Acetous" has 3 syllables: ac · et · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "acetous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acetous" is /əˈsiː.təs/.

What does "acetous" mean?▾

Acetous: Having a sour taste; sour; acid.

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