How to pronounce ableist
Say it like AY-buh-list. Ableist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ableist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AY
- buh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ableist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ableist
American and British speakers say ableist in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪbəlɪst/ in the US and /ˈeɪbəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-buh-list.
What does ableist mean?
- Exhibiting or relating to ableism.“The words "lame" and "spaz" are ableist slurs.”
- One who exhibits ableism, or prejudice against the disabled.
Where does ableist come from?
From able + -ist, by analogy with racist, sexist, etc.
Questions about saying ableist
How do you pronounce ableist?
Say AY-buh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪbəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈeɪbəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ableist?
Ableist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · buh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say ableist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪbəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈeɪbəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.