How to pronounce asceticist
Say it like uh-SET-uh-sist. Asceticist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- uh
- SET
- uh
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asceticist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sistGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of asceticist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SET-uh-sist.
What does asceticist mean?
- A person of ascetic principles.
Where does asceticist come from?
From ascetic + -ist.
Questions about saying asceticist
How do you pronounce asceticist?
Say uh-SET-uh-sist. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛtəˌsɪst/. In British English it is /əˈsɛtəˌsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asceticist?
Asceticist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: uh · SET · uh · sist.
Is asceticist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈsɛtəˌsɪst/ (uh-SET-uh-sist).