How to pronounce collectivist
Say it like kuh-LEK-tih-vist. Collectivist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- tih
- vist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collectivist 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.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of collectivist
American and British speakers say collectivist in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛktɪvɪst/ in the US and /kəˈlɛktɪvɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-tih-vist.
What does collectivist mean?
- An advocate of collectivism.
- Of or pertaining to collectivism.
Where does collectivist come from?
From collective + -ist.
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Questions about saying collectivist
How do you pronounce collectivist?
Say kuh-LEK-tih-vist. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛktɪvɪst/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛktɪvɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collectivist?
Collectivist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · tih · vist.
Do Americans and Brits say collectivist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛktɪvɪst/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛktɪvɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.