How to pronounce narcissistic
Say it like nar-sih-SIS-tik. Narcissistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIS).
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- nar
- sih
- SIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narcissistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- narGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SISSay 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 narcissistic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: nah-sih-SIS-tik.
What does narcissistic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the nature of narcissism.
- Having an inflated idea of one's own importance.
- Obsessed with one's own self image and ego.
- A narcissist.
Where does narcissistic come from?
From narcissist + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with narcissistic
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Questions about saying narcissistic
How do you pronounce narcissistic?
Say nar-sih-SIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑrsɪˈsɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌnɑːsɪˈsɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narcissistic?
Narcissistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIS). Broken into parts: nar · sih · SIS · tik.
Is narcissistic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌnɑːsɪˈsɪstɪk/ (nah-sih-SIS-tik).