How to pronounce irredentist
Say it like ih-rih-DEN-tist. Irredentist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- ih
- rih
- DEN
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irredentist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of irredentist
American and British speakers say irredentist in essentially the same way: /ɪrɪˈdɛntɪst/ in the US and /ɪrɪˈdɛntɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-rih-DEN-tist.
What does irredentist mean?
- Someone who calls for the seizure or recovery of territories or states currently subject to other countries; an adherent of irredentism.
- Of or relating to irredentists or their policies.
Where does irredentist come from?
From Irredentist.
Questions about saying irredentist
How do you pronounce irredentist?
Say ih-rih-DEN-tist. The American pronunciation is /ɪrɪˈdɛntɪst/. In British English it is /ɪrɪˈdɛntɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irredentist?
Irredentist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: ih · rih · DEN · tist.
Do Americans and Brits say irredentist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪrɪˈdɛntɪst/ and the British form is /ɪrɪˈdɛntɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.