How to Pronounce Vitriol

To pronounce "vitriol", say VITR-iol — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vitriol”

"vitriol" has 2 syllables: vitr-iol.

What does vitriol mean?

noun

  1. Sulphuric acid and various metal sulphates.
  2. (by extension) Bitterly abusive language.

verb

  1. To subject to bitter verbal abuse.
  2. To dip in dilute sulphuric acid; to pickle.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vitriol"?▾

"Vitriol" has 2 syllables: vitr · iol.

What is the IPA transcription of "vitriol"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vitriol" is /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/.

What does "vitriol" mean?▾

Vitriol: Sulphuric acid and various metal sulphates.

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