How to pronounce autistic
Say it like aw-TIS-tik. Autistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- aw
- TIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TISSay 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 autistic
American and British speakers say autistic in essentially the same way: /ɔˈtɪstɪk/ in the US and /ɔːˈtɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-TIS-tik.
What does autistic mean?
- Having, characteristic of, or relating to autism.
- A person who has autism.
Where does autistic come from?
From autism + -istic or -tic.
Words that rhyme with autistic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of autistic.
Questions about saying autistic
How do you pronounce autistic?
Say aw-TIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autistic?
Autistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: aw · TIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say autistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔˈtɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ɔːˈtɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.