How to pronounce jingoistic
Say it like jing-goh-IS-tik. Jingoistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IS).
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- jing
- goh
- IS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jingoistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ISSay 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 jingoistic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jing-goh-IS-tik.
What does jingoistic mean?
- Overly patriotic or nationalistic, often with an element of favoring war or an aggressive foreign policy.“My editorial angered both the jingoistic war hawks and the anti-war protesters.”
Where does jingoistic come from?
From jingo + -istic.
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Questions about saying jingoistic
How do you pronounce jingoistic?
Say jing-goh-IS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɪŋɡoʊˈɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɪŋɡəʊˈɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jingoistic?
Jingoistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IS). Broken into parts: jing · goh · IS · tik.
Is jingoistic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdʒɪŋɡəʊˈɪstɪk/ (jing-goh-IS-tik).