How to pronounce atheistic
Say it like ay-thee-IS-tik. Atheistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IS).
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- ay
- thee
- IS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atheistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 atheistic
American and British speakers say atheistic in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-thee-IS-tik.
What does atheistic mean?
- Of or relating to atheists or atheism.
Where does atheistic come from?
From atheist + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with atheistic
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Questions about saying atheistic
How do you pronounce atheistic?
Say ay-thee-IS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atheistic?
Atheistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IS). Broken into parts: ay · thee · IS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say atheistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.