How to pronounce communist
Say it like KOM-yuh-nust. Communist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce communist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOM
- yuh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of communist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-yuu-nist.
What does communist mean?
- a member of the communist party
- a socialist who advocates communism
- relating to or marked by communism“Communist Party”“communist governments”
Where does communist come from?
From French communiste, from commun (“common, communal”) + -iste (“-ist”).
Questions about saying communist
How do you pronounce communist?
Say KOM-yuh-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmjənəst/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communist?
Communist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · yuh · nust.
Is communist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/ (KOM-yuu-nist).