How to pronounce encyclopedist
Say it like in-sy-kluh-PEE-dist. Encyclopedist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE).
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- in
- sy
- kluh
- PEE
- dist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encyclopedist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- distKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of encyclopedist
American and British speakers say encyclopedist in essentially the same way: /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidɪst/ in the US and /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-sy-kluh-PEE-dist.
What does encyclopedist mean?
- A member of a group of French authors who collaborated in the 18th century in the production of the Encyclopédie, under the direction of Denis Diderot.
- An author of, or contributor to, an encyclopedia.
Where does encyclopedist come from?
From encyclopedia + -ist.
Questions about saying encyclopedist
How do you pronounce encyclopedist?
Say in-sy-kluh-PEE-dist. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidɪst/. In British English it is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encyclopedist?
Encyclopedist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE). Broken into parts: in · sy · kluh · PEE · dist.
Do Americans and Brits say encyclopedist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidɪst/ and the British form is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.