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acrylic

/əˈkɹɪlɪk/

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Make “kril” the strongest syllable.

Begin with a relaxed vowel and keep k-r together. The short i vowel after that cluster is stressed, while the final ik remains lighter.

3 syllables · Stress on syllable 2

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“The artist works with acrylic paint.”

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What does acrylic mean?

adjective

  1. Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.
  2. Containing an acrylic resin.

noun

  1. An acrylic resin.
More meanings (4)

noun

  1. A paint containing an acrylic resin.
  2. A painting executed using such a paint.
  3. A thick sheet of plastic.
  4. A liquid coating system based on an acrylic resin.
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IPA pronunciation

/əˈkɹɪlɪk/

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