How to pronounce ipsedixitist
Say it like ip-sih-DIK-sih-tist. Ipsedixitist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- ip
- sih
- DIK
- sih
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ipsedixitist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ipsedixitist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ip-sih-DIK-sih-tist.
What does ipsedixitist mean?
- One who makes unfounded, false and dogmatic assertions.
Where does ipsedixitist come from?
From ipse dixit + -ist.
Questions about saying ipsedixitist
How do you pronounce ipsedixitist?
Say ip-sih-DIK-sih-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪpsɪˈdɪksɪtɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɪpsɪˈdɪksɪtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ipsedixitist?
Ipsedixitist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: ip · sih · DIK · sih · tist.
Is ipsedixitist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪpsɪˈdɪksɪtɪst/ (ip-sih-DIK-sih-tist).