How to pronounce fundamentalist
Say it like fuhn-duh-MEN-tuh-list. Fundamentalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- fuhn
- duh
- MEN
- tuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fundamentalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 fundamentalist
American and British speakers say fundamentalist in essentially the same way: /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlɪst/ in the US and /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuhn-duh-MEN-tuh-list.
What does fundamentalist mean?
- One who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts.
- A trader who trades on the financial fundamentals of the companies involved, as opposed to a chartist or technician.
- Originally referred to an adherent of an American Christian movement that began as a response to the rejection of the accuracy of the Bible, the alleged deity of Christ, Christ's atonement for humanity, the virgin birth, and miracles.
Where does fundamentalist come from?
From fundamental + -ist, after a book series called “The Fundamentals: A Testimony to the Truth“ (1910).
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Questions about saying fundamentalist
How do you pronounce fundamentalist?
Say fuhn-duh-MEN-tuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fundamentalist?
Fundamentalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: fuhn · duh · MEN · tuh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say fundamentalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.