How to pronounce criminalist
Say it like KRIM-uh-nuh-list. Criminalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM).
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- KRIM
- uh
- nuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criminalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 criminalist
American and British speakers say criminalist in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪmənəlɪst/ in the US and /ˈkrɪmənəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIM-uh-nuh-list.
What does criminalist mean?
- A person who specializes in criminal law.
- A person who specializes in the collection and examination of forensic evidence at a crime scene.
Where does criminalist come from?
From criminal + -ist.
Questions about saying criminalist
How do you pronounce criminalist?
Say KRIM-uh-nuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪmənəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪmənəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criminalist?
Criminalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM). Broken into parts: KRIM · uh · nuh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say criminalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪmənəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪmənəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.