How to pronounce feminists
Say it like FEM-uh-nists. Feminists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEM).
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- FEM
- uh
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feminists 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.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of feminists
American and British speakers say feminists in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛmənɪsts/ in the US and /ˈfɛmɪnɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEM-ih-nists.
What does feminists mean?
- plural of feminist How to pronounce feminist
Questions about saying feminists
How do you pronounce feminists?
Say FEM-uh-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛmənɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈfɛmɪnɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feminists?
Feminists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEM). Broken into parts: FEM · uh · nists.
Do Americans and Brits say feminists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛmənɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈfɛmɪnɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.