How to Pronounce "surrealistic"
word
sɝˌiˈɫɪstɪk/, /sɝˌiəˈɫɪstɪk
ser-ee-LIS-tik
səɹiəlˈɪstɪk
suh-ree-uh-LIS-tik
Definition
Relating to dreamlike, strange, or unreal situations, often like those in surrealist art. Can describe things that seem irrational or too unusual to be real.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɝˌiˈɫɪstɪk/, /sɝˌiəˈɫɪstɪk
British English
səɹiəlˈɪstɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ser-ee-LIS-tik
UK
suh-ree-uh-LIS-tik
Listen in Context
The movie had a surrealistic style.
That painting looks very surrealistic.
He described his dream in surrealistic detail.
Walking through that foggy street was almost a surrealistic experience.