How to Pronounce "the acid test"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæsəd/ /ˈtɛst
thuh ASS-id TEST
ðə, ði/ /ˈæsɪd/ /tˈɛst
thuh ASS-id TEST
Definition
A test or situation that proves how good something really is, or shows its true value or quality.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæsəd/ /ˈtɛst
British English
ðə, ði/ /ˈæsɪd/ /tˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh ASS-id TEST
UK
thuh ASS-id TEST
Listen in Context
Passing this exam will be the acid test for your English skills.
This match is the acid test for our team.
The project will face the acid test when customers try it.
Everyone liked the idea, but launching it to the public will be the acid test.