How to pronounce activists
Say it like AK-tuh-vusts. Activists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- tuh
- vusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Activists 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.
- vustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of activists
American and British speakers say activists in essentially the same way: /ˈæktəvəsts/ in the US and /ˈæktɪvɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-tih-vists.
What does activists mean?
- plural of activist How to pronounce activist
Questions about saying activists
How do you pronounce activists?
Say AK-tuh-vusts. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktəvəsts/. In British English it is /ˈæktɪvɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in activists?
Activists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · tuh · vusts.
Do Americans and Brits say activists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæktəvəsts/ and the British form is /ˈæktɪvɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.