To pronounce "atavistic", say AT-av-ist-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
atavistic
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AT-av-ist-ic
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"atavistic" has 4 syllables: at-av-ist-ic.
"Atavistic" has 4 syllables: at · av · ist · ic.
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