How to pronounce individualistic
Say it like in-dih-vij-oo-uh-LIS-tik. Individualistic has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (LIS).
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- in
- dih
- vij
- oo
- uh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Individualistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vijGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISSay 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 individualistic
American and British speakers say individualistic in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuəˈlɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuːəˈlɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-vij-oo-uh-LIS-tik.
What does individualistic mean?
- More interested in individual people than in society as a whole.
- Interested in oneself rather than others; egocentric.
- Having idiosyncratic behavior or ideas.
Where does individualistic come from?
From individualist + -ic or individual + -istic.
Words that rhyme with individualistic
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Questions about saying individualistic
How do you pronounce individualistic?
Say in-dih-vij-oo-uh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuːəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in individualistic?
Individualistic has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (LIS). Broken into parts: in · dih · vij · oo · uh · LIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say individualistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuəˈlɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuːəˈlɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.