How to pronounce acid

Say it like this: /ˈæsɪd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈæsɪd/

What does acid mean?

adjSour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar.

“acid fruits or liquors”

Sour-tempered.

“His response was harsh and acid.”

Of or pertaining to an acid; acidic.

nounA sour substance.

Any compound which yields H+ ions (protons) when dissolved in water; an Arrhenius acid.

Any compound that easily donates protons to a base; a Brønsted acid.

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