How to pronounce atheist
Say it like AY-thee-ust. Atheist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- thee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atheist 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atheist
American and British speakers say atheist in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪθiəst/ in the US and /ˈeɪθiəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-thee-ust.
What does atheist mean?
- someone who does not believe in the existence of a god
- related to or characterized by or given to atheism“atheist leanings”
Questions about saying atheist
How do you pronounce atheist?
Say AY-thee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪθiəst/. In British English it is /ˈeɪθiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atheist?
Atheist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · thee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say atheist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪθiəst/ and the British form is /ˈeɪθiəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.