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