How to pronounce lunistice
Say it like LOO-nih-stis. Lunistice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- nih
- stis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunistice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lunistice
American and British speakers say lunistice in essentially the same way: /ˈlunɪstɪs/ in the US and /ˈluːnɪstɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-nih-stis.
What does lunistice mean?
- The farthest point of the moon's northing and southing, in its monthly revolution.
Where does lunistice come from?
Borrowed from Latin *lūnistitium, coined from lūna + sistō (“to stand, place”) in 1650, on the model of solstitium (“solstice”).
Questions about saying lunistice
How do you pronounce lunistice?
Say LOO-nih-stis. The American pronunciation is /ˈlunɪstɪs/. In British English it is /ˈluːnɪstɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunistice?
Lunistice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · nih · stis.
Do Americans and Brits say lunistice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlunɪstɪs/ and the British form is /ˈluːnɪstɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.