How to Pronounce "materialistic"
word
məˌtɪɹiəˈɫɪstɪk
mə-TEER-ee-uh-LIS-tik
mətˈiəɹɪəlˈɪstɪk
muh-TEE-uh-ree-uh-LIS-tik
Definition
Someone who is materialistic cares a lot about money and possessions, valuing things more than ideas or feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
məˌtɪɹiəˈɫɪstɪk
British English
mətˈiəɹɪəlˈɪstɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mə-TEER-ee-uh-LIS-tik
UK
muh-TEE-uh-ree-uh-LIS-tik
Listen in Context
She is very materialistic and always wants the latest gadgets.
A materialistic lifestyle can make people unhappy.
He is not materialistic; he cares more about family than money.
People say our society is too materialistic, always chasing after the next big thing.