How to pronounce activist
Say it like AK-tuh-vust. Activist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- tuh
- vust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Activist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of activist
American and British speakers say activist in essentially the same way: /ˈæktəvəst/ in the US and /ˈæktɪvɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-tih-vist.
What does activist mean?
- a militant reformer
- advocating or engaged in activism
Where does activist come from?
From active + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying activist
How do you pronounce activist?
Say AK-tuh-vust. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktəvəst/. In British English it is /ˈæktɪvɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in activist?
Activist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · tuh · vust.
Do Americans and Brits say activist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæktəvəst/ and the British form is /ˈæktɪvɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.