How to pronounce hubristic
Say it like hyoo-BRIS-tik. Hubristic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIS).
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- hyoo
- BRIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hubristic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BRISSay 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 hubristic
American and British speakers say hubristic in essentially the same way: /hjuˈbrɪstɪk/ in the US and /hjuːˈbrɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: hyoo-BRIS-tik.
What does hubristic mean?
- Of or relating to hubris (“excessive arrogance or pride, or presumption”); hence, overly arrogant or proud, or presumptuous, especially in a disdainful or rude manner.
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Questions about saying hubristic
How do you pronounce hubristic?
Say hyoo-BRIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /hjuˈbrɪstɪk/. In British English it is /hjuːˈbrɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hubristic?
Hubristic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIS). Broken into parts: hyoo · BRIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say hubristic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hjuˈbrɪstɪk/ and the British form is /hjuːˈbrɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.