To pronounce "antagonistic", say ANT-ag-on-ist-ic — 5 syllables, IPA /æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
antagonistic
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/æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk/
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"antagonistic" has 5 syllables: ant-ag-on-ist-ic. It rhymes with altruistic and narcissistic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Antagonistic" has 5 syllables: ant · ag · on · ist · ic.
The IPA transcription of "antagonistic" is /æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk/.
Antagonistic: Contending or acting against.
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