To pronounce "acrylics", say ACRYL-ics — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈkɹɪlɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"acrylics" has 2 syllables: acryl-ics. It rhymes with silex, if that helps it stick.
noun
“When it comes to painting, I prefer using acrylics as my medium.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Acrylics" has 2 syllables: acryl · ics.
The IPA transcription of "acrylics" is /əˈkɹɪlɪks/.
Acrylics: An acrylic resin.
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