How to pronounce fatalist
Say it like FAY-tuh-list. Fatalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- tuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep 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 fatalist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAY-tuh-list.
What does fatalist mean?
- One who maintains that all things happen by inevitable necessity; a person who believes in fatalism.
Where does fatalist come from?
From fatal + -ist.
Questions about saying fatalist
How do you pronounce fatalist?
Say FAY-tuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪtəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪtəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatalist?
Fatalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · tuh · list.
Is fatalist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfeɪtəlɪst/ (FAY-tuh-list).