How to pronounce legalistic
Say it like leg-uh-LIS-tik. Legalistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS).
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- leg
- uh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legalistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- legGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 legalistic
American and British speakers say legalistic in essentially the same way: /ˌlɛɡəˈlɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌlɛɡəˈlɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: leg-uh-LIS-tik.
What does legalistic mean?
- Of a person, following the letter of the law.“He's very legalistic, so let's hope the law is just and merciful as well as strict.”
- Of a person, tending to resort to the law, as one who sues frequently.“His legalistic tendencies irritated his neighbors, especially since they had to defend themselves against his frivolous suits.”
- Practicing or characterized by legalism.“She was legalistic in her observation of religious rules and traditions.”
Where does legalistic come from?
From legal + -istic.
Words that rhyme with legalistic
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Questions about saying legalistic
How do you pronounce legalistic?
Say leg-uh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛɡəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌlɛɡəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legalistic?
Legalistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS). Broken into parts: leg · uh · LIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say legalistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɛɡəˈlɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌlɛɡəˈlɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.