How to pronounce communists
Say it like KOM-yuh-nusts. Communists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- yuh
- nusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communists 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.
- nustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of communists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-yuu-nists.
What does communists mean?
- plural of communist How to pronounce communist
Questions about saying communists
How do you pronounce communists?
Say KOM-yuh-nusts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmjənəsts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmjʊnɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communists?
Communists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · yuh · nusts.
Is communists 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 /ˈkɒmjʊnɪsts/ (KOM-yuu-nists).