How to pronounce capitalistic
Say it like kap-ih-tuh-LIS-tik. Capitalistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS).
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- kap
- ih
- tuh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitalistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 capitalistic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kap-ih-tuh-LIS-tik.
What does capitalistic mean?
- Of or pertaining to capitalism or to capitalists.
- Organised on a capitalist basis.
Where does capitalistic come from?
From capitalist + -ic, probably after German kapitalistisch.
Words that rhyme with capitalistic
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Questions about saying capitalistic
How do you pronounce capitalistic?
Say kap-ih-tuh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæpɪtəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkæpɪtəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitalistic?
Capitalistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS). Broken into parts: kap · ih · tuh · LIS · tik.
Is capitalistic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌkæpɪtəˈlɪstɪk/ (kap-ih-tuh-LIS-tik).