How to Pronounce Addict

To pronounce "addict", say ADD-ict — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.dɪkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈæ.dɪkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “addict”

"addict" has 2 syllables: add-ict. It rhymes with depict and conflict, if that helps it stick.

What does addict mean?

noun

  1. A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

    “He is an addict when it comes to chocolate cookies.”

  2. An adherent or fan (of something)

verb

  1. To deliver (someone or something) following a judicial decision.
  2. To devote (oneself) to a given activity, occupation, thing etc.

Synonyms

adherentaficionadodevoteeenthusiastfanhabituejunkieslaveadaptfit

Words that rhyme with addict

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

depictconflictderelictafflictperfectstrictbenedictcontradictconstrictpredictrestrictpicked

Related words

hookjunkiecrackheadaddictiondrugcrackarsejunk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "addict"?▾

"Addict" has 2 syllables: add · ict.

What is the IPA transcription of "addict"?▾

The IPA transcription of "addict" is /ˈæ.dɪkt/.

What does "addict" mean?▾

Addict: A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

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