How to pronounce careerist
Say it like kuh-REER-ist. Careerist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REER).
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- kuh
- REER
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Careerist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of careerist
American and British speakers say careerist in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɪrɪst/ in the US and /kəˈrɪərɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-REER-ist.
What does careerist mean?
- A person who takes a job, especially in the military, for a long time rather than temporarily.
- Of or pertaining to such a person or way of life
Where does careerist come from?
From career + -ist.
Questions about saying careerist
How do you pronounce careerist?
Say kuh-REER-ist. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɪrɪst/. In British English it is /kəˈrɪərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in careerist?
Careerist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REER). Broken into parts: kuh · REER · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say careerist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɪrɪst/ and the British form is /kəˈrɪərɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.