How to pronounce pluralistic
Say it like pluur-uh-LIS-tik. Pluralistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS).
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- pluur
- uh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluralistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- 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 pluralistic
American and British speakers say pluralistic in essentially the same way: /ˌplʊrəˈlɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌplʊrəˈlɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: pluur-uh-LIS-tik.
What does pluralistic mean?
- Characteristic of pluralism.
Where does pluralistic come from?
From plural + -istic.
Words that rhyme with pluralistic
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Questions about saying pluralistic
How do you pronounce pluralistic?
Say pluur-uh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌplʊrəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌplʊrəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluralistic?
Pluralistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS). Broken into parts: pluur · uh · LIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say pluralistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌplʊrəˈlɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌplʊrəˈlɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.