How to Pronounce Ritualistic

To pronounce "ritualistic", say RIT-ual-ist-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɪt͡ʃuəˈlɪstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɹɪt͡ʃuəˈlɪstɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ritualistic”

"ritualistic" has 4 syllables: rit-ual-ist-ic. It rhymes with altruistic and narcissistic, if that helps it stick.

What does ritualistic mean?

adjective

  1. In the manner of a ritual.
  2. Of or relating to habitual behavior.

Words that rhyme with ritualistic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruisticnarcissisticcharacteristicoptimisticantagonisticsadisticheuristicholisticartisticrealisticautistichedonistic

Related words

ritualshamanesquesolemnformalsemiceremonialperfunctoryroutinizedformulaic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ritualistic"?▾

"Ritualistic" has 4 syllables: rit · ual · ist · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "ritualistic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ritualistic" is /ˌɹɪt͡ʃuəˈlɪstɪk/.

What does "ritualistic" mean?▾

Ritualistic: In the manner of a ritual.

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