How to pronounce egoistic
Say it like ee-goh-IS-tik. Egoistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IS).
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- ee
- goh
- IS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egoistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 egoistic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-goh-IS-tik.
What does egoistic mean?
- Egoistical.
Where does egoistic come from?
From egoist + -ic.
Words that rhyme with egoistic
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Questions about saying egoistic
How do you pronounce egoistic?
Say ee-goh-IS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌiɡoʊˈɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌiːɡəʊˈɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egoistic?
Egoistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IS). Broken into parts: ee · goh · IS · tik.
Is egoistic 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 /ˌiːɡəʊˈɪstɪk/ (ee-goh-IS-tik).