How to pronounce cultist
Say it like KUHL-tust. Cultist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cultist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cultist
American and British speakers say cultist in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌltəst/ in the US and /ˈkʌltəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-tust.
What does cultist mean?
- A member of a cult.
Where does cultist come from?
From cult + -ist.
Questions about saying cultist
How do you pronounce cultist?
Say KUHL-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌltəst/. In British English it is /ˈkʌltəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cultist?
Cultist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · tust.
Do Americans and Brits say cultist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌltəst/ and the British form is /ˈkʌltəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.