How to pronounce literalistic
Say it like lit-uh-ruh-LIS-tik. Literalistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS).
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- lit
- uh
- ruh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Literalistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- litGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 literalistic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lit-uh-ruh-LIS-tik.
What does literalistic mean?
- Of or pertaining to literalism or literalists.
- Using a method of interpretation regarded as woodenly, inflexibly, or simplistically literal in its perceived neglect of such considerations as context, genre, and authorial intent.
Where does literalistic come from?
From literalist + -ic.
Words that rhyme with literalistic
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Questions about saying literalistic
How do you pronounce literalistic?
Say lit-uh-ruh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪtərəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌlɪtərəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in literalistic?
Literalistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS). Broken into parts: lit · uh · ruh · LIS · tik.
Is literalistic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌlɪtərəˈlɪstɪk/ (lit-uh-ruh-LIS-tik).