How to pronounce antagonistic
Say it like an-tag-uh-NIS-tik. Antagonistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS).
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- an
- tag
- uh
- NIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antagonistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay 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 antagonistic
American and British speakers say antagonistic in essentially the same way: /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/ in the US and /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-tag-uh-NIS-tik.
What does antagonistic mean?
- Contending or acting against.
- Relating to an antagonist.
Where does antagonistic come from?
From antagonist + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with antagonistic
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Questions about saying antagonistic
How do you pronounce antagonistic?
Say an-tag-uh-NIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antagonistic?
Antagonistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS). Broken into parts: an · tag · uh · NIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say antagonistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.