How to pronounce arcanist
Say it like ar-KAY-nist. Arcanist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- ar
- KAY
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arcanist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arcanist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-KAY-nist.
What does arcanist mean?
- A person who studies arcana or religious mysteries.
Where does arcanist come from?
From arcane + -ist; in the sense of a craftsman with secret knowledge about porcelain manufacturing, borrowed from German Arcanist.
Questions about saying arcanist
How do you pronounce arcanist?
Say ar-KAY-nist. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈkeɪnɪst/. In British English it is /ɑːˈkeɪnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arcanist?
Arcanist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: ar · KAY · nist.
Is arcanist 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 /ɑːˈkeɪnɪst/ (ah-KAY-nist).