How to pronounce altruistic
Say it like al-troo-IS-tik. Altruistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IS).
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- al
- troo
- IS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altruistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- trooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ISSay 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 altruistic
American and British speakers say altruistic in essentially the same way: /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-troo-IS-tik.
What does altruistic mean?
- Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish“His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.”
Where does altruistic come from?
From altruist + -ic. See altruism.
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Questions about saying altruistic
How do you pronounce altruistic?
Say al-troo-IS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altruistic?
Altruistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IS). Broken into parts: al · troo · IS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say altruistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.