How to Pronounce "touristy"
word
TOOR-i-stee
TAWR-i-stee
Definition
Describes a place, shop, or activity that is mainly for tourists, often in a way that is not very authentic or is overly commercial.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʊr.ɪ.sti
British English
tˈɔːɹɪsti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOOR-i-stee
UK
TAWR-i-stee
Listen in Context
This street is very touristy in the summer.
We avoided the touristy restaurants downtown.
The souvenir shop was too touristy for me.
Let's find somewhere less touristy and more local to eat.