How to pronounce egotistic
Say it like ee-goh-TIS-tik. Egotistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS).
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- ee
- goh
- TIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egotistic 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.
- TISSay 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 egotistic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-goh-TIS-tik.
What does egotistic mean?
- Egotistical.
Where does egotistic come from?
From egotist + -ic.
Words that rhyme with egotistic
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Questions about saying egotistic
How do you pronounce egotistic?
Say ee-goh-TIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌiɡoʊˈtɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌiːɡəʊˈtɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egotistic?
Egotistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS). Broken into parts: ee · goh · TIS · tik.
Is egotistic 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 /ˌiːɡəʊˈtɪstɪk/ (ee-goh-TIS-tik).