How to pronounce imperialist
Say it like im-PEER-ee-uh-list. Imperialist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEER).
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- im
- PEER
- ee
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperialist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 imperialist
American and British speakers say imperialist in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpɪriəlɪst/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpɪəriəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PEER-ee-uh-list.
What does imperialist mean?
- An advocate of imperialism.
- Of, or relating to imperialism.
Where does imperialist come from?
From imperial + -ist, after French impérialiste.
Words that rhyme with imperialist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imperialist.
Questions about saying imperialist
How do you pronounce imperialist?
Say im-PEER-ee-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɪriəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɪəriəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperialist?
Imperialist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEER). Broken into parts: im · PEER · ee · uh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say imperialist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpɪriəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpɪəriəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.