How to pronounce nationalistic
Say it like nash-uh-nuh-LIS-tik. Nationalistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS).
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- nash
- uh
- nuh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nationalistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 nationalistic
American and British speakers say nationalistic in essentially the same way: /ˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: nash-uh-nuh-LIS-tik.
What does nationalistic mean?
- Of, relating to, or advocating nationalism.
Where does nationalistic come from?
From nationalist + -ic.
Words that rhyme with nationalistic
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Questions about saying nationalistic
How do you pronounce nationalistic?
Say nash-uh-nuh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nationalistic?
Nationalistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS). Broken into parts: nash · uh · nuh · LIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say nationalistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.