How to pronounce abstractionist
Say it like ab-STRAK-shuh-nust. Abstractionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
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- ab
- STRAK
- shuh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstractionist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstractionist
American and British speakers say abstractionist in essentially the same way: /æbˈstrækʃənəst/ in the US and /æbˈstrækʃənəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-STRAK-shuh-nust.
What does abstractionist mean?
- Related or tending to abstractionism, particularly art.
- An idealist.
- Someone who supports or creates abstract art.
Where does abstractionist come from?
From abstraction + -ist.
Questions about saying abstractionist
How do you pronounce abstractionist?
Say ab-STRAK-shuh-nust. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstrækʃənəst/. In British English it is /æbˈstrækʃənəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstractionist?
Abstractionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: ab · STRAK · shuh · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say abstractionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstrækʃənəst/ and the British form is /æbˈstrækʃənəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.