How to pronounce unrealistic
Say it like un-ree-LIS-tik. Unrealistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS).
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- un
- ree
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrealistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 unrealistic
American and British speakers say unrealistic in essentially the same way: /ənˌriˈlɪstɪk/ in the US and /ənˌriːˈlɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-ree-LIS-tik.
What does unrealistic mean?
- not realistic“unrealistic expectations”“prices at unrealistic high levels”
Where does unrealistic come from?
From un- + realistic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unrealistic
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Questions about saying unrealistic
How do you pronounce unrealistic?
Say un-ree-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ənˌriˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ənˌriːˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrealistic?
Unrealistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS). Broken into parts: un · ree · LIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say unrealistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˌriˈlɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ənˌriːˈlɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.