How to Pronounce "addicts"

word

/ˈæˌdɪkts/, /əˈdɪkts/

A-dikts (noun), uh-DIKTS (verb)

/ˈæˌdɪkts/, /əˈdɪkts/

A-dikts (noun), uh-DIKTS (verb)

Definition

People who are physically or psychologically dependent on a substance or activity. Can also be used informally for someone extremely devoted to something.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈæˌdɪkts/, /əˈdɪkts/

British English

/ˈæˌdɪkts/, /əˈdɪkts/

Simplified Pronunciation

A-dikts (noun), uh-DIKTS (verb)

Listen in Context

The clinic treats drug addicts from all backgrounds.

Many addicts struggle to find support after leaving rehab.

Some recovering addicts attend meetings every week.

We're all screen addicts at this point — nobody can put their phone down.