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