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How to pronounce dualistic

Say it like doo-uh-LIS-tik. Dualistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS).

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US American/ˌduəˈlɪstɪk/doo-uh-LIS-tik
UK British/ˌdjuːəˈlɪstɪk/dyoo-uh-LIS-tik
  • doo
  • uh
  • LIS
  • tik
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Dualistic pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. dooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  4. tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of dualistic

  • British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).

British respelling: dyoo-uh-LIS-tik.

What does dualistic mean?

adjective
  1. Of or relating to dualism.

Where does dualistic come from?

From dual + -istic.

Words that rhyme with dualistic

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dualistic.

Questions about saying dualistic

How do you pronounce dualistic?

Say doo-uh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌduəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdjuːəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in dualistic?

Dualistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS). Broken into parts: doo · uh · LIS · tik.

Is dualistic pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌdjuːəˈlɪstɪk/ (dyoo-uh-LIS-tik).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).