How to pronounce aorist
Say it like AY-uh-rist. Aorist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce aorist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AY
- uh
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aorist 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aorist
American and British speakers say aorist in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪərɪst/ in the US and /ˈeɪərɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-uh-rist.
What does aorist mean?
- A verb paradigm found in certain languages, usually an unmarked form or one that expresses the perfective or aorist aspect.
- A particular verb in the aorist.
- Of or pertaining to a verb in the aorist aspect.“the aorist stem of a verb”
Questions about saying aorist
How do you pronounce aorist?
Say AY-uh-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪərɪst/. In British English it is /ˈeɪərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aorist?
Aorist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · uh · rist.
Do Americans and Brits say aorist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪərɪst/ and the British form is /ˈeɪərɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.