How to pronounce leftists
Say it like LEF-tists. Leftists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEF).
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- LEF
- tists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leftists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leftists
American and British speakers say leftists in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛftɪsts/ in the US and /ˈlɛftɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEF-tists.
What does leftists mean?
- plural of leftist How to pronounce leftist
Questions about saying leftists
How do you pronounce leftists?
Say LEF-tists. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛftɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈlɛftɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leftists?
Leftists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEF). Broken into parts: LEF · tists.
Do Americans and Brits say leftists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛftɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈlɛftɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.