How to pronounce journalistic
Say it like jur-nuh-LIS-tik. Journalistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS).
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- jur
- nuh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journalistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep 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 journalistic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jur-nuh-LIS-tik.
What does journalistic mean?
- Related to journalism or journalists.“Substituting "[expletive]" for swear words in an article's text is a journalistic practice of sensibility.”
Where does journalistic come from?
From journal + -istic (“adjective”).
Words that rhyme with journalistic
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Questions about saying journalistic
How do you pronounce journalistic?
Say jur-nuh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɝnəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɜːnəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journalistic?
Journalistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS). Broken into parts: jur · nuh · LIS · tik.
Is journalistic 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 /ˌdʒɜːnəˈlɪstɪk/ (jur-nuh-LIS-tik).