How to pronounce linguists
Say it like LING-gwists. Linguists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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- LING
- gwists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linguists 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.
- gwistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of linguists
American and British speakers say linguists in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪŋɡwɪsts/ in the US and /ˈlɪŋɡwɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: LING-gwists.
What does linguists mean?
- plural of linguist How to pronounce linguist
Questions about saying linguists
How do you pronounce linguists?
Say LING-gwists. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋɡwɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋɡwɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linguists?
Linguists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · gwists.
Do Americans and Brits say linguists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪŋɡwɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈlɪŋɡwɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.