How to pronounce industrialist
Say it like in-DUHS-tree-uh-list. Industrialist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHS).
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- in
- DUHS
- tree
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Industrialist 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.
- DUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- treeKeep 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 industrialist
American and British speakers say industrialist in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəlɪst/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DUHS-tree-uh-list.
What does industrialist mean?
- A person involved in the ownership or management of an industrial enterprise.
- One who performs or enjoys industrial music.
Where does industrialist come from?
From industrial + -ist.
Questions about saying industrialist
How do you pronounce industrialist?
Say in-DUHS-tree-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in industrialist?
Industrialist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHS). Broken into parts: in · DUHS · tree · uh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say industrialist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.