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
US
aw-TIS-tik
UK
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.