How to pronounce federalist
Say it like FED-uh-ruh-list. Federalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce federalist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FED
- uh
- ruh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Federalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEDSay 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.
- ruhKeep 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 federalist
American and British speakers say federalist in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛdərəlɪst/ in the US and /ˈfɛdərəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FED-uh-ruh-list.
What does federalist mean?
- Advocate of federalism.
- Supporter of the view that the province of Québec should remain within the Canadian federal system; an opponent of Québec‐based separatism or sovereigns.
- A covenantalist.
- Of or relating to federalism, or its advocates.
Where does federalist come from?
From federal + -ist.
Questions about saying federalist
How do you pronounce federalist?
Say FED-uh-ruh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛdərəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfɛdərəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in federalist?
Federalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED). Broken into parts: FED · uh · ruh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say federalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛdərəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈfɛdərəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.