How to pronounce linguist
Say it like LING-gwist. Linguist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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- LING
- gwist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linguist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of linguist
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: ling-GWIST.
What does linguist mean?
- One who studies linguistics.
- One who studies modern-day linguistics, that is, linguistic science.
- A person skilled in languages.
Where does linguist come from?
Borrowed from Latin lingua (“language”) + -ist.
Questions about saying linguist
How do you pronounce linguist?
Say LING-gwist. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/. In British English it is /lɪŋˈɡwɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linguist?
Linguist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · gwist.
Is linguist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /lɪŋˈɡwɪst/ (ling-GWIST).