How to pronounce linguistic
Say it like ling-GWIS-tik. Linguistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWIS).
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- ling
- GWIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linguistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GWISSay 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 linguistic
American and British speakers say linguistic in essentially the same way: /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ in the US and /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ling-GWIS-tik.
What does linguistic mean?
- consisting of or related to language“linguistic behavior”“a linguistic atlas”
- of or relating to the scientific study of language“linguistic theory”
Where does linguistic come from?
Borrowed from German linguistisch, equivalent to linguist + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with linguistic
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Questions about saying linguistic
How do you pronounce linguistic?
Say ling-GWIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/. In British English it is /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linguistic?
Linguistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWIS). Broken into parts: ling · GWIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say linguistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ and the British form is /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.