How to pronounce extremist
Say it like ek-STREE-mist. Extremist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce extremist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ek
- STREE
- mist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extremist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extremist
American and British speakers say extremist in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈstrimɪst/ in the US and /ɛkˈstriːmɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-STREE-mist.
What does extremist mean?
- A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.
- Holding extreme views, especially on a political or religious subject.
- Of or relating to extremism.
Where does extremist come from?
From extreme + -ist.
Questions about saying extremist
How do you pronounce extremist?
Say ek-STREE-mist. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstrimɪst/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstriːmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extremist?
Extremist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREE). Broken into parts: ek · STREE · mist.
Do Americans and Brits say extremist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈstrimɪst/ and the British form is /ɛkˈstriːmɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.