How to pronounce celibacist
Say it like SEL-ih-buh-sist. Celibacist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- ih
- buh
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celibacist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of celibacist
American and British speakers say celibacist in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlɪbəsɪst/ in the US and /ˈsɛlɪbəsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-ih-buh-sist.
What does celibacist mean?
- A person who promotes or advocates celibacy and abstinence
Where does celibacist come from?
From celibacy + -ist.
Questions about saying celibacist
How do you pronounce celibacist?
Say SEL-ih-buh-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlɪbəsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlɪbəsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celibacist?
Celibacist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · ih · buh · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say celibacist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlɪbəsɪst/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlɪbəsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.