How to pronounce quietistic
Say it like kwy-uh-TIS-tik. Quietistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS).
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- kwy
- uh
- TIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quietistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TISSay 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 quietistic
American and British speakers say quietistic in essentially the same way: /kwaɪəˈtɪstɪk/ in the US and /kwaɪəˈtɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwy-uh-TIS-tik.
What does quietistic mean?
- Of or relating to quietism, a philosophy of passivity and non-involvement.
Where does quietistic come from?
From quietism + -ic or quiet + -istic.
Words that rhyme with quietistic
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Questions about saying quietistic
How do you pronounce quietistic?
Say kwy-uh-TIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /kwaɪəˈtɪstɪk/. In British English it is /kwaɪəˈtɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quietistic?
Quietistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS). Broken into parts: kwy · uh · TIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say quietistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwaɪəˈtɪstɪk/ and the British form is /kwaɪəˈtɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.