How do you pronounce "autistic"?

In American English: /ɔˈtɪstɪk/ (aw-TIST-ik). In British English: /ɔːtˈɪstɪk/ (awt-IST-ik). In Canadian English: /ɔˈtɪstɪk/ (aw-TIST-ik). In Australian English: /ɔːtˈɪstɪk/ (awt-IST-ik).

Is "autistic" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɔˈtɪstɪk/ (aw-TIST-ik), while in British English it's /ɔːtˈɪstɪk/ (awt-IST-ik).

How to Pronounce "autistic"

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autistic

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/ɔˈtɪstɪk/

aw-TIST-ik

Syllable Breakdown

ɔau·tɪsttis·ɪktic

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