How to pronounce anarchist
Say it like AN-er-kist. Anarchist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce anarchist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AN
- er
- kist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anarchist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kistGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anarchist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AN-uh-kist.
What does anarchist mean?
- One who believes in or advocates the absence of hierarchy and authority in most forms (compare anarchism), especially one who works toward the realization of such.
- One who disregards laws and social norms as a form of rebellion against authority.
- One who promotes chaos and lawlessness.
- Relating to anarchism or to anarchists; anarchistic.
Questions about saying anarchist
How do you pronounce anarchist?
Say AN-er-kist. The American pronunciation is /ˈænɚˌkɪst/. In British English it is /ˈænəkɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anarchist?
Anarchist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · er · kist.
Is anarchist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈænəkɪst/ (AN-uh-kist).