How to pronounce dualist
Say it like DOO-uh-list. Dualist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dualist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 dualist
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-uh-list.
What does dualist mean?
- Of or supporting dualism.“She has a strictly dualist approach to morality.”
- Any person who supports dualism, the belief in absolute good and absolute evil.“The Manicheans were dualists.”
- Any person who believes in or argues for the duality of something.
Where does dualist come from?
From dual + -ist.
Words that rhyme with dualist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dualist.
Questions about saying dualist
How do you pronounce dualist?
Say DOO-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈduəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dualist?
Dualist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · uh · list.
Is dualist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈdjuːəlɪst/ (DYOO-uh-list).