How to pronounce cymbalist
Say it like SIM-buh-list. Cymbalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- buh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cymbalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep 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 cymbalist
American and British speakers say cymbalist in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmbəlɪst/ in the US and /ˈsɪmbəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-buh-list.
What does cymbalist mean?
- A musician who plays the cymbals.
Where does cymbalist come from?
From cymbal + -ist.
Questions about saying cymbalist
How do you pronounce cymbalist?
Say SIM-buh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmbəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmbəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cymbalist?
Cymbalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · buh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say cymbalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmbəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmbəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.