How to Pronounce Acrylic

To pronounce "acrylic", say ACRYL-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ə.ˈkɹɪ.lɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ə.ˈkɹɪ.lɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acrylic”

"acrylic" has 2 syllables: acryl-ic. It rhymes with idyllic and pedophilic, if that helps it stick.

What does acrylic mean?

noun

  1. An acrylic resin.
  2. A paint containing an acrylic resin.

    “When it comes to painting, I prefer using acrylics as my medium.”

adjective

  1. Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.
  2. Containing an acrylic resin.

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Words that rhyme with acrylic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

idyllicpedophilichydrophilicbasophiliceosinophiliccarboxylicamphophilicbillickbilykcyrillicgillickgillock

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acrylic"?▾

"Acrylic" has 2 syllables: acryl · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "acrylic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acrylic" is /ə.ˈkɹɪ.lɪk/.

What does "acrylic" mean?▾

Acrylic: An acrylic resin.

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