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