How to pronounce chiliast
Say it like KIL-ee-ust. Chiliast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- ee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiliast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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 chiliast
American and British speakers say chiliast in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪliəst/ in the US and /ˈkɪliəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-ee-ust.
What does chiliast mean?
- Synonym of millenarian: a person who believes the Second Coming of Jesus Christ will involve his physical rule on Earth for 1000 years.
Questions about saying chiliast
How do you pronounce chiliast?
Say KIL-ee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪliəst/. In British English it is /ˈkɪliəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiliast?
Chiliast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · ee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say chiliast the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪliəst/ and the British form is /ˈkɪliəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.