How to Pronounce Lactic

To pronounce "lactic", say LACT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlæktɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlæktɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lactic”

"lactic" has 2 syllables: lact-ic. It rhymes with tactic and prophylactic, if that helps it stick.

What does lactic mean?

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or derived from milk
  2. (of fermentation) That produces lactic acid

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Words that rhyme with lactic

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tacticprophylacticdidacticpracticextragalacticanticlimacticclimacticchiropracticgalactic

Related words

lactatebacterialbacteriamilklikedairylacteallacteouslactescent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lactic"?▾

"Lactic" has 2 syllables: lact · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "lactic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lactic" is /ˈlæktɪk/.

What does "lactic" mean?▾

Lactic: Of, relating to, or derived from milk

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