How to pronounce fabulist
Say it like FAB-yuh-list. Fabulist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAB).
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- FAB
- yuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fabulist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep 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 fabulist
American and British speakers say fabulist in essentially the same way: /ˈfæbjəlɪst/ in the US and /ˈfæbjəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAB-yuh-list.
What does fabulist mean?
- A person who writes, tells, or extensively studies fables.
- A liar.
Where does fabulist come from?
Borrowed from French fabuliste.
Questions about saying fabulist
How do you pronounce fabulist?
Say FAB-yuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæbjəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfæbjəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fabulist?
Fabulist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAB). Broken into parts: FAB · yuh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say fabulist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæbjəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈfæbjəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.