How to pronounce alienist
Say it like AY-lih-uh-nist. Alienist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- lih
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alienist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alienist
American and British speakers say alienist in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪlɪənɪst/ in the US and /ˈeɪlɪənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-lih-uh-nist.
What does alienist mean?
- An expert in mental illness, especially with reference to legal ramifications.
- A psychiatrist.
Where does alienist come from?
Borrowed from French aliéniste, from aliéné (“insane”).
Questions about saying alienist
How do you pronounce alienist?
Say AY-lih-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪlɪənɪst/. In British English it is /ˈeɪlɪənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alienist?
Alienist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · lih · uh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say alienist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪlɪənɪst/ and the British form is /ˈeɪlɪənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.