How to pronounce egotistical
Say it like ee-goh-TIS-tih-kul. Egotistical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS).
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- ee
- goh
- TIS
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egotistical 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of egotistical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-goh-TIS-tih-kul.
What does egotistical mean?
- Tending to talk excessively about oneself.
- Believing oneself to be better and more important than others due to one's position, popularity, wealth, appearance, etc.
Where does egotistical come from?
From egotistic + -al.
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Questions about saying egotistical
How do you pronounce egotistical?
Say ee-goh-TIS-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌiɡoʊˈtɪstɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌiːɡəʊˈtɪstɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egotistical?
Egotistical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS). Broken into parts: ee · goh · TIS · tih · kul.
Is egotistical 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 /ˌiːɡəʊˈtɪstɪkəl/ (ee-goh-TIS-tih-kul).