How to pronounce feminist
Say it like FEM-uh-nist. Feminist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEM).
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- FEM
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feminist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEMSay 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of feminist
American and British speakers say feminist in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛmənɪst/ in the US and /ˈfɛmɪnɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEM-ih-nist.
What does feminist mean?
- a supporter of feminism
- of or relating to or advocating equal rights for women“feminist critique”
Where does feminist come from?
First attested in 1852.
Questions about saying feminist
How do you pronounce feminist?
Say FEM-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛmənɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfɛmɪnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feminist?
Feminist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEM). Broken into parts: FEM · uh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say feminist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛmənɪst/ and the British form is /ˈfɛmɪnɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.