How to pronounce criminalists
Say it like KRIM-uh-nuh-lists. Criminalists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM).
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- KRIM
- uh
- nuh
- lists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criminalists 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.
- listsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of criminalists
American and British speakers say criminalists in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪmənəlɪsts/ in the US and /ˈkrɪmənəlɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIM-uh-nuh-lists.
What does criminalists mean?
- plural of criminalist How to pronounce criminalist
Questions about saying criminalists
How do you pronounce criminalists?
Say KRIM-uh-nuh-lists. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪmənəlɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪmənəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criminalists?
Criminalists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM). Broken into parts: KRIM · uh · nuh · lists.
Do Americans and Brits say criminalists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪmənəlɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪmənəlɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.