Learn How to Pronounce acrid
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
acrid
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈækrɪd
Examples:
The taste, pungent, acrid, slightly bitter and persistent.
The dried roots have a slightly bitter and acrid taste.
Its juices are acrid and bitter and the bark possesses tonic properties.
Learn more about:acrid
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: acrid
Learn Individual Sounds
Break acrid down into individual sounds such as ˈækrɪd. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say acrid in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say acrid in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with acrid.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of acrid pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners mistakenly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "ac-rid" instead of "AC-rid". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as ˈæ.krɪd in IPA.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce "acrid" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "ecrid" instead of "acrid". Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound, which is represented by "æ" in IPA, as in ˈæ.krɪd.
- Incorrect final consonant: A common mistake is to soften the final "d", pronouncing it like "acri" instead of "acrid". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "d" clearly, as indicated in the IPA ˈæ.krɪd.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some learners pronounce "acrid" with an exaggerated "r", making it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "r" sound subtle and smooth, as in ˈæ.krɪd, to maintain the word's true pronunciation.
- Ignoring the schwa: A frequent error is neglecting the schwa sound in the second syllable, leading to an unclear pronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the unstressed vowel sound, represented as "ɪ" in IPA, which is crucial for accurate pronunciation: ˈæ.krɪd.