How to pronounce jargonistic
Say it like JAR-guh-nis-tik. Jargonistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAR).
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- JAR
- guh
- nis
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jargonistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nisGive this part a little weight. 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 jargonistic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAH-guh-nis-tik.
What does jargonistic mean?
- Characterised by jargon.
Where does jargonistic come from?
From jargonist + -ic or jargon + -istic.
Questions about saying jargonistic
How do you pronounce jargonistic?
Say JAR-guh-nis-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑrɡəˌnɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɑːɡəˌnɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jargonistic?
Jargonistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAR). Broken into parts: JAR · guh · nis · tik.
Is jargonistic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɑːɡəˌnɪstɪk/ (JAH-guh-nis-tik).