How to pronounce hymnodist
Say it like HIM-nuh-dist. Hymnodist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIM).
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- HIM
- nuh
- dist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hymnodist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- distKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hymnodist
American and British speakers say hymnodist in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪmnədɪst/ in the US and /ˈhɪmnədɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIM-nuh-dist.
What does hymnodist mean?
- A composer of hymns.
- A person who studies hymnody.
Where does hymnodist come from?
From hymnody + -ist.
Questions about saying hymnodist
How do you pronounce hymnodist?
Say HIM-nuh-dist. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪmnədɪst/. In British English it is /ˈhɪmnədɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hymnodist?
Hymnodist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIM). Broken into parts: HIM · nuh · dist.
Do Americans and Brits say hymnodist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪmnədɪst/ and the British form is /ˈhɪmnədɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.