How to Pronounce "characteristics"
word
/ˌkɛɹəktɝˈɪstɪks/
kair-ik-TER-is-tiks
/kˌæɹɪktəɹˈɪstɪks/
ka-rik-tuh-RIS-tiks
Definition
The qualities or features that make a person, thing, or group different from others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɛɹəktɝˈɪstɪks/
British English
/kˌæɹɪktəɹˈɪstɪks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kair-ik-TER-is-tiks
UK
ka-rik-tuh-RIS-tiks
Listen in Context
Cats and dogs have different characteristics.
Honesty and kindness are important characteristics.
The main characteristics of this phone are its speed and camera.
Everyone at the office learns to work with each other's unique characteristics.