How to pronounce functionalist
Say it like FUHNGK-shuh-nuh-list. Functionalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNGK).
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- FUHNGK
- shuh
- nuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Functionalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 functionalist
American and British speakers say functionalist in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst/ in the US and /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHNGK-shuh-nuh-list.
What does functionalist mean?
- One who believes in functionalism.
- Relating to functionalism.
Where does functionalist come from?
From functional + -ist.
Questions about saying functionalist
How do you pronounce functionalist?
Say FUHNGK-shuh-nuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in functionalist?
Functionalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNGK). Broken into parts: FUHNGK · shuh · nuh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say functionalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.