How to pronounce idealist
Say it like eye-DEE-list. Idealist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
- eye
- DEE
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idealist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of idealist
American and British speakers say idealist in essentially the same way: /aɪˈdilɪst/ in the US and /aɪˈdiːlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: eye-DEE-list.
What does idealist mean?
- One who adheres to idealism.
- Someone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality.
- An unrealistic or impractical visionary.
Where does idealist come from?
From French idéaliste, from Late Latin idealis (“ideal”), from Latin idea (“idea”), equivalent to ideal + -ist.
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Questions about saying idealist
How do you pronounce idealist?
Say eye-DEE-list. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdilɪst/. In British English it is /aɪˈdiːlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idealist?
Idealist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: eye · DEE · list.
Do Americans and Brits say idealist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aɪˈdilɪst/ and the British form is /aɪˈdiːlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.