How to pronounce socialistic
Say it like soh-shuh-LIS-tik. Socialistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS).
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- soh
- shuh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Socialistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep 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 socialistic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-shuh-LIS-tik.
What does socialistic mean?
- Of or relating to socialism.
- Having socialist tendencies.
Where does socialistic come from?
From socialist + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with socialistic
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Questions about saying socialistic
How do you pronounce socialistic?
Say soh-shuh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊʃəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊʃəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in socialistic?
Socialistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS). Broken into parts: soh · shuh · LIS · tik.
Is socialistic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsəʊʃəˈlɪstɪk/ (soh-shuh-LIS-tik).