How to pronounce fascist
Say it like FASH-ist. Fascist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FASH).
- FASH
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fascist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fascist
American and British speakers say fascist in essentially the same way: /ˈfæʃɪst/ in the US and /ˈfæʃɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FASH-ist.
What does fascist mean?
- Of or relating to fascism.
- Supporting the principles of fascism.
- Unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict.“I have a fascist boss.”
- A proponent of fascism.“Mussolini was a fascist well known for his repression of criticism and totalitarian government.”
Where does fascist come from?
1921, from Italian fascista, from fascio (“bundle, bunch”), in use metonymically for "group of men organized for political purposes" since 1895.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying fascist
How do you pronounce fascist?
Say FASH-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæʃɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfæʃɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fascist?
Fascist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FASH). Broken into parts: FASH · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say fascist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæʃɪst/ and the British form is /ˈfæʃɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.