How to pronounce journalists
Say it like JUR-nuh-lusts. Journalists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- nuh
- lusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journalists 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.
- lustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of journalists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-nuh-lists.
What does journalists mean?
- plural of journalist How to pronounce journalist
Questions about saying journalists
How do you pronounce journalists?
Say JUR-nuh-lusts. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝnələsts/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journalists?
Journalists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · nuh · lusts.
Is journalists 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 /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪsts/ (JUR-nuh-lists).