How to pronounce animist
Say it like AN-uh-must. Animist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- must
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Animist 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of animist
American and British speakers say animist in essentially the same way: /ˈænəməst/ in the US and /ˈænəməst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-must.
What does animist mean?
- A believer in animism.
Questions about saying animist
How do you pronounce animist?
Say AN-uh-must. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəməst/. In British English it is /ˈænəməst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in animist?
Animist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · must.
Do Americans and Brits say animist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəməst/ and the British form is /ˈænəməst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.