How to pronounce futuristic
Say it like fyoo-chuh-RIS-tik. Futuristic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIS).
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- fyoo
- chuh
- RIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Futuristic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISSay 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 futuristic
American and British speakers say futuristic in essentially the same way: /ˌfjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: fyoo-chuh-RIS-tik.
What does futuristic mean?
- Of technology, a concept, etc, so far advanced as to appear to be from the future.“The modernistic architecture was both ugly and unfunctional, in spite of its futuristic appearance.”
- In or relating to the future tense.
Where does futuristic come from?
From future + -istic.
Words that rhyme with futuristic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of futuristic.
Questions about saying futuristic
How do you pronounce futuristic?
Say fyoo-chuh-RIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in futuristic?
Futuristic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIS). Broken into parts: fyoo · chuh · RIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say futuristic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.