How to pronounce institutionalists
Say it like in-stih-TOO-shuh-nuh-lists. Institutionalists has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- in
- stih
- TOO
- shuh
- nuh
- lists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Institutionalists 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.
- listsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of institutionalists
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-lists.
What does institutionalists mean?
- plural of institutionalist How to pronounce institutionalist
Questions about saying institutionalists
How do you pronounce institutionalists?
Say in-stih-TOO-shuh-nuh-lists. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəlɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in institutionalists?
Institutionalists has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: in · stih · TOO · shuh · nuh · lists.
Is institutionalists 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 /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪsts/ (in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-lists).