How to pronounce egotist
Say it like EE-guh-tist. Egotist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- guh
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egotist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of egotist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EE-guh-tist.
What does egotist mean?
- A person who talks excessively about themself.
- A person who believes in their own importance or superiority.
Where does egotist come from?
ego + -t- inserted to avoid hiatus, or after the analogy of dramatist, epigrammatist, etc.
Questions about saying egotist
How do you pronounce egotist?
Say EE-guh-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈiɡətɪst/. In British English it is /ˈiːɡətɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egotist?
Egotist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · guh · tist.
Is egotist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈiːɡətɪst/ (EE-guh-tist).