how to pronounce aspic

/ˈæs.pɪk/

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aspic is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of aspic in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… a layer of aspic jelly was added and …”

meanings of aspic

noun:

A dish in which ingredients are set into a gelatine, jelly-like substance made from a meat stock or consommé.
An asp, a small venomous snake of Egypt.
A piece of ordnance carrying a 12-pound shot.

adjective:

Aspish; relating to an asp, a small venomous snake of Egypt.

aspic frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word aspic occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.