How to pronounce interventionist
Say it like in-ter-VEN-shuh-nist. Interventionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN).
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- in
- ter
- VEN
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interventionist 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.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interventionist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-VEN-shuh-nist.
What does interventionist mean?
- Of or pertaining to interventionism, or an advocate thereof.
- One who practices or defends interventionism.
- A physician who performs minimally invasive procedures using imaging guidance.
Where does interventionist come from?
Borrowed from French interventionniste, equivalent to intervention + -ist.
Questions about saying interventionist
How do you pronounce interventionist?
Say in-ter-VEN-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈvɛnʃənɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interventionist?
Interventionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN). Broken into parts: in · ter · VEN · shuh · nist.
Is interventionist 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 /ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃənɪst/ (in-tuh-VEN-shuh-nist).