How to pronounce journalist
Say it like JUR-nuh-lust. Journalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- nuh
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of journalist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-nuh-list.
What does journalist mean?
- a writer for newspapers and magazines
- someone who keeps a diary or journal
Where does journalist come from?
From journal + -ist.
Questions about saying journalist
How do you pronounce journalist?
Say JUR-nuh-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝnələst/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journalist?
Journalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · nuh · lust.
Is journalist 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 /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ (JUR-nuh-list).