How to pronounce alchemist
Say it like AL-chuh-mist. Alchemist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- chuh
- mist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alchemist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alchemist
American and British speakers say alchemist in essentially the same way: /ˈæltʃəmɪst/ in the US and /ˈæltʃəmɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-chuh-mist.
Other ways to say alchemist
Alchemist also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AHL-kuh-mist /ˈɑlkəmɪst/
What does alchemist mean?
- One who practices alchemy.
- One who blends material or substances in the nature or supposed nature of alchemy.
Where does alchemist come from?
From Old French alquemiste (French alchimiste), from Medieval Latin alchemista.
Questions about saying alchemist
How do you pronounce alchemist?
Say AL-chuh-mist. The American pronunciation is /ˈæltʃəmɪst/. In British English it is /ˈæltʃəmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alchemist?
Alchemist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · chuh · mist.
Do Americans and Brits say alchemist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæltʃəmɪst/ and the British form is /ˈæltʃəmɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.