How to Pronounce Vitriolic

To pronounce "vitriolic", say VITR-iol-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /vɪtɹɪˈɒlɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/vɪtɹɪˈɒlɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “vitriolic”

"vitriolic" has 3 syllables: vitr-iol-ic. It rhymes with melancholic and bucolic, if that helps it stick.

What does vitriolic mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from or resembling vitriol.

    “a vitriolic taste”

  2. Bitterly scathing, caustic.

    “vitriolic criticism”

Synonyms

vitriolous

Words that rhyme with vitriolic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melancholicbucolicfrolichyperbolicsymbolicbollockparabolicrollickworkaholichydraulicmetabolicpollock

Related words

sulfuroussulphurousvenomousvirulentcausticblisteringcorrosiveerosive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vitriolic"?▾

"Vitriolic" has 3 syllables: vitr · iol · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "vitriolic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vitriolic" is /vɪtɹɪˈɒlɪk/.

What does "vitriolic" mean?▾

Vitriolic: Of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from or resembling vitriol.

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