How to pronounce internationalist
Say it like in-ter-NASH-uh-nuh-list. Internationalist has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH).
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- in
- ter
- NASH
- uh
- nuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internationalist 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- NASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 internationalist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-NASH-uh-nuh-list.
What does internationalist mean?
- An advocate of internationalism.
- A proponent of proletarian internationalism.
- A player representing their country in a team sport.
- Of or pertaining to internationalism.
Where does internationalist come from?
From international + -ist.
Questions about saying internationalist
How do you pronounce internationalist?
Say in-ter-NASH-uh-nuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃənəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internationalist?
Internationalist has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH). Broken into parts: in · ter · NASH · uh · nuh · list.
Is internationalist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlɪst/ (in-tuh-NASH-uh-nuh-list).