How to pronounce voyeuristic
Say it like voy-yuh-RIS-tik. Voyeuristic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIS).
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- voy
- yuh
- RIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voyeuristic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- voyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISSay 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 voyeuristic
American and British speakers say voyeuristic in essentially the same way: /ˌvɔɪjəˈrɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌvɔɪjəˈrɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: voy-yuh-RIS-tik.
What does voyeuristic mean?
- Of, relating to, or derived from voyeurism or a voyeur.
Where does voyeuristic come from?
From voyeur + -istic.
Words that rhyme with voyeuristic
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Questions about saying voyeuristic
How do you pronounce voyeuristic?
Say voy-yuh-RIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɔɪjəˈrɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌvɔɪjəˈrɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voyeuristic?
Voyeuristic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIS). Broken into parts: voy · yuh · RIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say voyeuristic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɔɪjəˈrɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌvɔɪjəˈrɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.