How to Pronounce Altruistic

To pronounce "altruistic", say ALTR-uist-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “altruistic”

"altruistic" has 3 syllables: altr-uist-ic. It rhymes with narcissistic and characteristic, if that helps it stick.

What does altruistic mean?

adjective

  1. Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

    “His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.”

Synonyms

beneficenthumanephilanthropicselflessunselfish

Antonyms

egoisticmisanthropicselfish

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Words that rhyme with altruistic

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narcissisticcharacteristicoptimisticantagonisticsadisticheuristicholisticartisticrealisticautistichedonisticopportunistic

Related words

selflessunselfishpastkinddisinterestedhumanitarianbenevolentcharitable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "altruistic"?▾

"Altruistic" has 3 syllables: altr · uist · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "altruistic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "altruistic" is /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/.

What does "altruistic" mean?▾

Altruistic: Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

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