How to pronounce absolutist
Say it like AB-suh-loo-tist. Absolutist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- suh
- loo
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absolutist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of absolutist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AB-suh-loo-tist.
What does absolutist mean?
- One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government.
- One who believes that it is possible to realize a cognition or concept of the Absolute.
- An uncompromising person; one who maintains certain principles to be absolute.
- Of or pertaining to absolutism; arbitrary; despotic; uncompromising.
Where does absolutist come from?
From absolute + -ist after French absolutiste.
Questions about saying absolutist
How do you pronounce absolutist?
Say AB-suh-loo-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsəˌlutɪst/. In British English it is /ˈæbsəˌluːtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absolutist?
Absolutist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · suh · loo · tist.
Is absolutist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈæbsəˌluːtɪst/ (AB-suh-loo-tist).