How to pronounce chalicist
Say it like CHAL-ih-sist. Chalicist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAL).
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- CHAL
- ih
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalicist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chalicist
American and British speakers say chalicist in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃælɪsɪst/ in the US and /ˈtʃælɪsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAL-ih-sist.
What does chalicist mean?
- A layperson authorized to assist the clergy, particularly within the Episcopal or Anglican Church, in administering the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion during worship services. Specifically, chalicists offer the consecrated wine to communicants following its consecration by the celebrant.
Where does chalicist come from?
chalice + -ist
Questions about saying chalicist
How do you pronounce chalicist?
Say CHAL-ih-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃælɪsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈtʃælɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalicist?
Chalicist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAL). Broken into parts: CHAL · ih · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say chalicist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃælɪsɪst/ and the British form is /ˈtʃælɪsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.