How to Pronounce Addicted

To pronounce "addicted", say ADD-ict-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈdɪktɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈdɪktɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “addicted”

"addicted" has 3 syllables: add-ict-ed. It rhymes with depicted and afflicted, if that helps it stick.

What does addicted mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Having a biochemical addiction.
  2. Devoted to or obsessed with something.

Synonyms

adaptfithookedconsecratededicatedevote

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Words that rhyme with addicted

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depictedafflictedunrestrictedrestrictedconstrictedconvictedconflictedpredictedinflictedinterdictedevictedcontradicted

Related words

strung-outalcoholichookedinveteratechronicdependantconfirmeddependent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "addicted"?▾

"Addicted" has 3 syllables: add · ict · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "addicted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "addicted" is /əˈdɪktɪd/.

What does "addicted" mean?▾

Addicted: To deliver (someone or something) following a judicial decision.

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