How to Pronounce "addict"
word
/ˈæˌdɪkt/, /əˈdɪkt/
A-dikt (noun), uh-DIKT (verb)
/ˈæˌdɪkt/, /əˈdɪkt/
A-dikt (noun), uh-DIKT (verb)
Definition
A person who cannot stop doing or using something, especially a harmful habit like drugs, alcohol, or even activities like gambling.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈæˌdɪkt/, /əˈdɪkt/
British English
/ˈæˌdɪkt/, /əˈdɪkt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
A-dikt (noun), uh-DIKT (verb)
UK
A-dikt (noun), uh-DIKT (verb)
Listen in Context
He is a drug addict.
The addict wanted help to quit smoking.
She is a coffee addict.
My brother became a gaming addict during college.