How do you pronounce "acids"?

In American English: /ˈæsədz/ (AS-uhdz). In British English: /ˈæsɪdz/ (AS-idz). In Canadian English: /ˈæsədz/ (AS-uhdz). In Australian English: /ˈasɪdz/ (AS).

Is "acids" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæsədz/ (AS-uhdz), while in British English it's /ˈæsɪdz/ (AS-idz).

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acids

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/ˈæsədz/

AS-uhdz

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æsac·ədzids

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Last updated: 2026-02-12