How to Pronounce Acidic

To pronounce "acidic", say AC-id-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈsɪdɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈsɪdɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acidic”

"acidic" has 3 syllables: ac-id-ic. It rhymes with chappaquiddick and ferrofluidic, if that helps it stick.

What does acidic mean?

adjective

  1. Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.
  2. Containing a high percentage of silica; opposed to basic.

Synonyms

acid

Antonyms

basic

Words that rhyme with acidic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chappaquiddickferrofluidichasidicliddicklydiclydickpiddockriddickriddockwidickzidek

Related words

acidulousacidulentsouracidacid-formingacidityaminonucleic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acidic"?▾

"Acidic" has 3 syllables: ac · id · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "acidic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acidic" is /əˈsɪdɪk/.

What does "acidic" mean?▾

Acidic: Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.

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