How to pronounce atomist
Say it like AT-uh-mist. Atomist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈætəmɪst/AT-uh-mist
UK British/ˈætəmɪst/AT-uh-mist
- AT
- uh
- mist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atomist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay 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.
- mistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of atomist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-uh-mist.
What does atomist mean?
noun
- An adherent of atomism; one who believes matter is composed of elementary indivisible particles.
- An adherent of the atomic theory.
Where does atomist come from?
From atom + -ist.
Questions about saying atomist
How do you pronounce atomist?
Say AT-uh-mist. The American pronunciation is /ˈætəmɪst/. In British English it is /ˈætəmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atomist?
Atomist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · uh · mist.
Is atomist 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 /ˈætəmɪst/ (AT-uh-mist).