How to pronounce independentist
Say it like in-duh-PEN-dun-tist. Independentist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN).
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- in
- duh
- PEN
- dun
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Independentist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of independentist
American and British speakers say independentist in essentially the same way: /ɪndəˈpɛndəntɪst/ in the US and /ɪndəˈpɛndəntɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-duh-PEN-dun-tist.
What does independentist mean?
- One who favors independence (of a non-independent state).
Where does independentist come from?
From independent + -ist.
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Questions about saying independentist
How do you pronounce independentist?
Say in-duh-PEN-dun-tist. The American pronunciation is /ɪndəˈpɛndəntɪst/. In British English it is /ɪndəˈpɛndəntɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in independentist?
Independentist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN). Broken into parts: in · duh · PEN · dun · tist.
Do Americans and Brits say independentist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪndəˈpɛndəntɪst/ and the British form is /ɪndəˈpɛndəntɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.