How to Pronounce Realistic

To pronounce "realistic", say REAL-ist-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “realistic”

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

What does realistic mean?

adjective

  1. Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.

    “A realistic appraisal of the situation.”

  2. Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.

    “A realistic novel about the Victorian poor.”

Antonyms

unrealisticutopian

Words that rhyme with realistic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruisticnarcissisticcharacteristicoptimisticantagonisticsadisticheuristicholisticartisticautistichedonisticopportunistic

Related words

pragmaticdown-to-earthhard-nosedpracticalveridicalnaturalisticrealrepresentational

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "realistic"?▾

"Realistic" has 3 syllables: real · ist · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "realistic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "realistic" is /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/.

What does "realistic" mean?▾

Realistic: Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.

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