How to pronounce hedonist
Say it like HEE-duh-nist. Hedonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- duh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hedonist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hedonist
American and British speakers say hedonist in essentially the same way: /ˈhidənɪst/ in the US and /ˈhɛdənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-uh-nist.
What does hedonist mean?
- Someone devoted to hedonism.
Questions about saying hedonist
How do you pronounce hedonist?
Say HEE-duh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈhidənɪst/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hedonist?
Hedonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · duh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say hedonist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhidənɪst/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.