How to pronounce individualist
Say it like in-dih-vih-DOO-uh-list. Individualist has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DOO).
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- in
- dih
- vih
- DOO
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Individualist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 individualist
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-dih-vih-DYOO-uh-list.
What does individualist mean?
- Someone who believes in individualism as a sociopolitical system.
- Someone who believes in the philosophy of individualism; a solipsist.
- Someone who does as they wish, unconstrained by external influences.
Where does individualist come from?
From individual + -ist.
Words that rhyme with individualist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of individualist.
Questions about saying individualist
How do you pronounce individualist?
Say in-dih-vih-DOO-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪvɪˈduəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪvɪˈdjuːəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in individualist?
Individualist has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DOO). Broken into parts: in · dih · vih · DOO · uh · list.
Is individualist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌɪndɪvɪˈdjuːəlɪst/ (in-dih-vih-DYOO-uh-list).