How to pronounce colonialist
Say it like kuh-LOH-nee-uh-list. Colonialist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- kuh
- LOH
- nee
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colonialist 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.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of colonialist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-LOH-nee-uh-list.
What does colonialist mean?
- Of or pertaining to colonialism.
- One who supports or advocates colonialism.
Where does colonialist come from?
From colonial + -ist.
Questions about saying colonialist
How do you pronounce colonialist?
Say kuh-LOH-nee-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /kəˈloʊniəlɪst/. In British English it is /kəˈləʊniəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colonialist?
Colonialist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: kuh · LOH · nee · uh · list.
Is colonialist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈləʊniəlɪst/ (kuh-LOH-nee-uh-list).