How to pronounce allistic
Say it like a-LIS-tik. Allistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- a
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allistic
American and British speakers say allistic in essentially the same way: /æˈlɪstɪk/ in the US and /æˈlɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-LIS-tik.
What does allistic mean?
- Not autistic.
Where does allistic come from?
From allo- + -istic, by analogy with autistic; compare allism.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with allistic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allistic.
Questions about saying allistic
How do you pronounce allistic?
Say a-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /æˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /æˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allistic?
Allistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: a · LIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say allistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æˈlɪstɪk/ and the British form is /æˈlɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.