How to pronounce clientelist
Say it like kly-un-TEL-ist. Clientelist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL).
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- kly
- un
- TEL
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clientelist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clientelist
American and British speakers say clientelist in essentially the same way: /klaɪənˈtɛlɪst/ in the US and /kliːɒnˈtɛlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: klee-on-TEL-ist.
What does clientelist mean?
- Of or relating to clientelism.
- A proponent of clientelism.
Where does clientelist come from?
From clientele + -ist.
Questions about saying clientelist
How do you pronounce clientelist?
Say kly-un-TEL-ist. The American pronunciation is /klaɪənˈtɛlɪst/. In British English it is /kliːɒnˈtɛlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clientelist?
Clientelist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL). Broken into parts: kly · un · TEL · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say clientelist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klaɪənˈtɛlɪst/ and the British form is /kliːɒnˈtɛlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.