How to pronounce ist
Say it like IST. Ist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- IST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ist
American and British speakers say ist in essentially the same way: /ɪst/ in the US and /ɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: IST.
What does ist mean?
- A practitioner or supporter of an ism.
Where does ist come from?
From the suffix -ist.
Words that rhyme with ist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ist.
Questions about saying ist
How do you pronounce ist?
Say IST. The American pronunciation is /ɪst/. In British English it is /ɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ist?
Ist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: IST.
Do Americans and Brits say ist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪst/ and the British form is /ɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.