How to pronounce chauvinistic
Say it like choh-vuh-NIS-tik. Chauvinistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS).
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- choh
- vuh
- NIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chauvinistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep 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 chauvinistic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: choh-vuh-NIS-tik.
What does chauvinistic mean?
- of or relating to persons convinced of the superiority of their own gender or kind
- fanatically patriotic
Words that rhyme with chauvinistic
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Questions about saying chauvinistic
How do you pronounce chauvinistic?
Say choh-vuh-NIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtʃoʊvəˈnɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtʃəʊvəˈnɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chauvinistic?
Chauvinistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS). Broken into parts: choh · vuh · NIS · tik.
Is chauvinistic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌtʃəʊvəˈnɪstɪk/ (choh-vuh-NIS-tik).