How to pronounce nihilistic
Say it like NY-hih-lih-stik. Nihilistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- hih
- lih
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nihilistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nihilistic
American and British speakers say nihilistic in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪhɪlɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˈnaɪhɪlɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-hih-lih-stik.
What does nihilistic mean?
- Of or relating to nihilism.
Where does nihilistic come from?
From nihilist + -ic.
Questions about saying nihilistic
How do you pronounce nihilistic?
Say NY-hih-lih-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪhɪlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪhɪlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nihilistic?
Nihilistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · hih · lih · stik.
Do Americans and Brits say nihilistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪhɪlɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪhɪlɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.