How to pronounce fetishist
Say it like FET-ih-shist. Fetishist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET).
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- FET
- ih
- shist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fetishist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fetishist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FET-ih-shist.
What does fetishist mean?
- one who engages in fetishism (especially of a sexual nature)
Questions about saying fetishist
How do you pronounce fetishist?
Say FET-ih-shist. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛtɪʃɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfɛtɪʃɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fetishist?
Fetishist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET). Broken into parts: FET · ih · shist.
Is fetishist 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 /ˈfɛtɪʃɪst/ (FET-ih-shist).