How to pronounce altruist
Say it like AL-troo-ist. Altruist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- troo
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altruist 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.
- trooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of altruist
American and British speakers say altruist in essentially the same way: /ˈæltruɪst/ in the US and /ˈæltruːɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-troo-ist.
What does altruist mean?
- A person showing altruism.“This event couldn't have been possible without the efforts of the altruists who helped in their spare time.”
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Questions about saying altruist
How do you pronounce altruist?
Say AL-troo-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈæltruɪst/. In British English it is /ˈæltruːɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altruist?
Altruist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · troo · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say altruist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæltruɪst/ and the British form is /ˈæltruːɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.