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How to Pronounce "animalistic"

word

ˌæn.ə.məˈlɪs.tɪk
an-uh-muh-LIS-tik
ˌæn.ɪ.məˈlɪs.tɪk
an-ih-muh-LIS-tik

Definition

Describes something that is like an animal, especially behavior, emotions, or qualities that are wild, instinctive, or not controlled by reason.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌæn.ə.məˈlɪs.tɪk

British English

ˌæn.ɪ.məˈlɪs.tɪk

Simplified Pronunciation

US

an-uh-muh-LIS-tik

UK

an-ih-muh-LIS-tik

Listen in Context

The man shouted with animalistic anger.

She danced with animalistic energy.

He gave her an animalistic look.

There was an animalistic need for food after the long hike.