To pronounce "nihilistic", say NIH-il-ist-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"nihilistic" has 4 syllables: nih-il-ist-ic. It rhymes with sciolistic and bialystok, if that helps it stick.
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"Nihilistic" has 4 syllables: nih · il · ist · ic.
Nihilistic: Of or relating to nihilism.
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