How to Pronounce "autistic"

word

ɔˈtɪstɪk

aw-TIS-tik

ɔːtˈɪstɪk

aw-TIS-tik

Definition

Describes a person who has autism, a condition that affects how they communicate, interact, and experience the world. It is most often used as an adjective.

IPA Transcription

American English

ɔˈtɪstɪk

British English

ɔːtˈɪstɪk

Simplified Pronunciation

aw-TIS-tik

Listen in Context

He was diagnosed as autistic when he was three.

She is autistic and loves drawing animals.

My brother is autistic and goes to a special school.

The teacher helps her autistic students every day.