How to Pronounce "acid"
word
/ˈæsəd/
A-sid
/ˈæsɪd/
A-sid
Definition
An acid is a chemical substance that can react with other substances and often has a sour taste or can burn materials. In everyday English, it can also describe something very sharp, harsh, or highly critical.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈæsəd/
British English
/ˈæsɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
A-sid
UK
A-sid
Listen in Context
Lemon juice is acid.
Be careful with this acid in the lab.
The factory caused acid rain in the area.
I can't drink that on an empty stomach—it's too acid for me.