How to pronounce institutionalist
Say it like in-stih-TOO-shuh-nuh-list. Institutionalist has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- in
- stih
- TOO
- shuh
- nuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Institutionalist 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.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 institutionalist
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-list.
What does institutionalist mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or following institutionalism
- An adherent of institutionalism (in various senses)
Where does institutionalist come from?
From institutional + -ist.
Questions about saying institutionalist
How do you pronounce institutionalist?
Say in-stih-TOO-shuh-nuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in institutionalist?
Institutionalist has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: in · stih · TOO · shuh · nuh · list.
Is institutionalist 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 /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪst/ (in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-list).