How to pronounce novelistic
Say it like nov-uh-LIS-tik. Novelistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS).
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- nov
- uh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Novelistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- novGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of novelistic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nov-uh-LIS-tik.
What does novelistic mean?
- Having characteristics of a novel.
Where does novelistic come from?
From novelist + -ic.
Words that rhyme with novelistic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of novelistic.
Questions about saying novelistic
How do you pronounce novelistic?
Say nov-uh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑvəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌnɒvəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in novelistic?
Novelistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS). Broken into parts: nov · uh · LIS · tik.
Is novelistic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌnɒvəˈlɪstɪk/ (nov-uh-LIS-tik).