How to pronounce casuistic
Say it like kaz-yoo-IS-tik. Casuistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IS).
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- kaz
- yoo
- IS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casuistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep 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 casuistic
American and British speakers say casuistic in essentially the same way: /ˌkæzjuˈɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌkæzjuːˈɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kaz-yoo-IS-tik.
What does casuistic mean?
- Of or related to casuistry, attempting to solve moral dilemmas by application of general rules.
- Similar to the arguments of casuists, particularly (figurative, derogatory) overly subtle, hair-splitting.
Where does casuistic come from?
From casuist + -ic.
Words that rhyme with casuistic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of casuistic.
Questions about saying casuistic
How do you pronounce casuistic?
Say kaz-yoo-IS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæzjuˈɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkæzjuːˈɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casuistic?
Casuistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IS). Broken into parts: kaz · yoo · IS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say casuistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæzjuˈɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌkæzjuːˈɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.