How to Pronounce Ballistic

To pronounce "ballistic", say BALL-ist-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BALL-ist-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “ballistic”

"ballistic" has 3 syllables: ball-ist-ic. It rhymes with altruistic and narcissistic, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with ballistic

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altruisticnarcissisticcharacteristicoptimisticantagonisticsadisticheuristicholisticartisticrealisticautistichedonistic

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How many syllables are in "ballistic"?▾

"Ballistic" has 3 syllables: ball · ist · ic.

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