How to pronounce cryptanalyst
Say it like krip-TAN-uh-list. Cryptanalyst has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN).
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- krip
- TAN
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryptanalyst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kripKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 cryptanalyst
American and British speakers say cryptanalyst in essentially the same way: /krɪpˈtænəlɪst/ in the US and /krɪpˈtænəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: krip-TAN-uh-list.
What does cryptanalyst mean?
- An expert in analyzing and breaking codes and ciphers.
Where does cryptanalyst come from?
From crypt- + analyst or from cryptanalysis + -ist.
Questions about saying cryptanalyst
How do you pronounce cryptanalyst?
Say krip-TAN-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /krɪpˈtænəlɪst/. In British English it is /krɪpˈtænəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryptanalyst?
Cryptanalyst has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN). Broken into parts: krip · TAN · uh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say cryptanalyst the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪpˈtænəlɪst/ and the British form is /krɪpˈtænəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.