How to pronounce anarchists
Say it like AN-er-kists. Anarchists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- er
- kists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anarchists 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.
- kistsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anarchists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AN-uh-kists.
What does anarchists mean?
- plural of anarchist How to pronounce anarchist
Questions about saying anarchists
How do you pronounce anarchists?
Say AN-er-kists. The American pronunciation is /ˈænɚˌkɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈænəˌkɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anarchists?
Anarchists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · er · kists.
Is anarchists 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 /ˈænəˌkɪsts/ (AN-uh-kists).