How to pronounce altruistic
altruistic
/ɔːltruːˈɪstɪk/
4 syllables, stress on the third
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Altruistic, sound by sound
| /ɔː/as in thought | A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /uː/as in food | A long “oo” with rounded lips. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
In a sentence
She's an altruistic person.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce altruistic?
Altruistic is pronounced /ɔːltruːˈɪstɪk/ in American English.
How many syllables are in altruistic?
Altruistic has 4 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in altruistic?
The third syllable: /ɔːltruːˈɪstɪk/.