How to pronounce militaristic
Say it like mil-uh-tuh-RIS-tik. Militaristic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RIS).
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- mil
- uh
- tuh
- RIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Militaristic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- milGive 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISSay 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 militaristic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mil-uh-tuh-RIS-tik.
What does militaristic mean?
- Using the power of the military.
- Related to the use of the military.
- Of or pertaining to militarism.
Where does militaristic come from?
From militarist + -ic or military + -istic.
Words that rhyme with militaristic
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Questions about saying militaristic
How do you pronounce militaristic?
Say mil-uh-tuh-RIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪlətəˈrɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɪlətəˈrɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in militaristic?
Militaristic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RIS). Broken into parts: mil · uh · tuh · RIS · tik.
Is militaristic 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 /ˌmɪlətəˈrɪstɪk/ (mil-uh-tuh-RIS-tik).