How to pronounce expressionist
Say it like ik-SPRESH-uh-nust. Expressionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRESH).
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- ik
- SPRESH
- uh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expressionist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expressionist
American and British speakers say expressionist in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəst/ in the US and /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPRESH-uh-nust.
What does expressionist mean?
- A painter who paints in this style.
- Of, pertaining to, or in the style of expressionism.
Where does expressionist come from?
From expression + -ist.
Words that rhyme with expressionist
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Questions about saying expressionist
How do you pronounce expressionist?
Say ik-SPRESH-uh-nust. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəst/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expressionist?
Expressionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRESH). Broken into parts: ik · SPRESH · uh · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say expressionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəst/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.