How to pronounce moralistic
Say it like mor-uh-LIS-tik. Moralistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS).
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US American/ˌmɔrəˈlɪstɪk/mor-uh-LIS-tik
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- mor
- uh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moralistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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.
What does moralistic mean?
adjective
- Characteristic of or relating to a narrow-minded concern with the morals of others; self-righteous“She was glad to escape her judgmental and moralistic parents.”
Where does moralistic come from?
From moral + -istic.
Words that rhyme with moralistic
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Questions about saying moralistic
How do you pronounce moralistic?
Say mor-uh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɔrəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moralistic?
Moralistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS). Broken into parts: mor · uh · LIS · tik.