How to Pronounce "acerbic"
word
əˈsɛɹbɪk
uh-SER-bik
ɐsˈɜːbɪk
uh-SUR-bik
Definition
Describes speech or writing that is sharp, harsh, or critical, often with clever or biting humor.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsɛɹbɪk
British English
ɐsˈɜːbɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SER-bik
UK
uh-SUR-bik
Listen in Context
Her acerbic comments made the meeting uncomfortable.
The critic’s acerbic review upset the director.
He spoke in an acerbic tone during the debate.
Don’t take his acerbic humor too seriously; that’s just his style.