How to pronounce conformist
Say it like kun-FOR-mist. Conformist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- kun
- FOR
- mist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conformist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conformist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FAW-mist.
What does conformist mean?
- Someone who tries to conform to the mainstream.
- A noctuid moth (Lithophane furcifera)
- Conforming to established customs, etc.
Where does conformist come from?
From conform + -ist.
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Words that rhyme with conformist
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Questions about saying conformist
How do you pronounce conformist?
Say kun-FOR-mist. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɔrmɪst/. In British English it is /kənˈfɔːmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conformist?
Conformist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: kun · FOR · mist.
Is conformist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈfɔːmɪst/ (kun-FAW-mist).