How to pronounce hedonistic
Say it like hee-duh-NIS-tik. Hedonistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS).
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- hee
- duh
- NIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hedonistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- heeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep 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 hedonistic
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: HED-uh-nih-stik.
What does hedonistic mean?
- Devoted to pleasure.
Where does hedonistic come from?
From hedonist + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with hedonistic
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Questions about saying hedonistic
How do you pronounce hedonistic?
Say hee-duh-NIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /hidəˈnɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdənɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hedonistic?
Hedonistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS). Broken into parts: hee · duh · NIS · tik.
Is hedonistic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈhɛdənɪstɪk/ (HED-uh-nih-stik).