How do you pronounce "acrylic"?

In American English: /əˈkrɪlɪk/ (uh-KRIL-ik). In British English: /əkɹˈɪlɪk/ (uhkr-IL-ik). In Canadian English: /əˈkrɪlɪk/ (uh-KRIL-ik). In Australian English: /ɐkɹˈɪlɪk/ (ⱯKR-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈkrɪlɪk/ (uh-KRIL-ik), while in British English it's /əkɹˈɪlɪk/ (uhkr-IL-ik).

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acrylic

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/əˈkrɪlɪk/

uh-KRIL-ik

Syllable Breakdown

əacr·krɪlyl·ɪkic

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Last updated: 2026-02-12