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acrylic
Definition:
(nou) polymerized from acrylonitrile (nou) a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives (nou) used especially by artists (nou) a synthetic fabric
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈkrɪlɪk
Examples:
The acrylic paint was thick bodied.
He does painting in gouache and acrylic on canvas and paper.
Bill Zickos was the father of the acrylic drums.
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Common mistakes of acrylic pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-CRY-lic" instead of the correct "AC-ry-lic" (/əˈkrɪlɪk/ for US and UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "acrylic" with a long "i" sound, saying "a-cryl-lic." The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound as in "sit" (/ɪ/). Tip: Practice saying "it" to get the right sound.
- Missing the schwa: Learners may omit the schwa sound in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "A-cryl-lic." The correct pronunciation includes a schwa, making it "uh-CRY-lic" (/əˈkrɪlɪk/). Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often use the schwa.
- Incorrect final syllable: Some say "acrylic" with a hard "c" in the last syllable, like "acrylic" (/ˈækrɪlɪk/). The correct pronunciation has a soft "l" sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle differences.
- Overemphasis on syllables: Learners might overemphasize each syllable, sounding robotic. The correct pronunciation flows naturally: "AC-ry-lic." Tip: Practice saying the word smoothly in a sentence to improve fluency.