How to pronounce expressionistic
Say it like ik-spresh-uh-NIS-tik. Expressionistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS).
- ik
- spresh
- uh
- NIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expressionistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- spreshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 expressionistic
American and British speakers say expressionistic in essentially the same way: /ɪkˌsprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/ in the US and /ɪkˌsprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-spresh-uh-NIS-tik.
What does expressionistic mean?
- Expressionist.
Where does expressionistic come from?
From expressionist + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with expressionistic
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Questions about saying expressionistic
How do you pronounce expressionistic?
Say ik-spresh-uh-NIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˌsprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ɪkˌsprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expressionistic?
Expressionistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS). Broken into parts: ik · spresh · uh · NIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say expressionistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˌsprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ɪkˌsprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.