acne meaning

UK /ˈækni/ US /ˈækni/ 2 syllables

acne (noun): an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones.

Definition of acne

  1. an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones

    Type of: skin disease, inflammatory disease

    Kinds: acne rosacea, acne vulgaris, pimple

How to pronounce acne

acne is pronounced /ˈækni/ in British English and /ˈækni/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with acne

Scrabble score: 6 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AC · words ending in NE · 4-letter words

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