How do you pronounce "acrid"?

In American English: /ˈækrɪd/ (AKR-id). In British English: /ˈakɹɪd/ (AKR). In Canadian English: /ˈækrɪd/ (AKR-id). In Australian English: /ˈakɹɪd/ (AKR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈækrɪd/ (AKR-id), while in British English it's /ˈakɹɪd/ (AKR).

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acrid

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/ˈækrɪd/

AKR-id

Syllable Breakdown

ækrac·ɪdrid

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