How to pronounce alarmists
Say it like uh-LAR-mists. Alarmists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR).
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- uh
- LAR
- mists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alarmists 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.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alarmists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LAH-mists.
What does alarmists mean?
- plural of alarmist How to pronounce alarmist
Questions about saying alarmists
How do you pronounce alarmists?
Say uh-LAR-mists. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑrmɪsts/. In British English it is /əˈlɑːmɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alarmists?
Alarmists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR). Broken into parts: uh · LAR · mists.
Is alarmists pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈlɑːmɪsts/ (uh-LAH-mists).