How to pronounce academist
Say it like uh-KAD-ih-mist. Academist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAD).
- uh
- KAD
- ih
- mist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of academist
American and British speakers say academist in essentially the same way: /əˈkædɪmɪst/ in the US and /əˈkædɪmɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAD-ih-mist.
What does academist mean?
- An academic philosopher.
- An academician.
- an academic.
Where does academist come from?
From French académiste, from académie (“academy”).
Questions about saying academist
How do you pronounce academist?
Say uh-KAD-ih-mist. The American pronunciation is /əˈkædɪmɪst/. In British English it is /əˈkædɪmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academist?
Academist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAD). Broken into parts: uh · KAD · ih · mist.
Do Americans and Brits say academist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkædɪmɪst/ and the British form is /əˈkædɪmɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.