How to pronounce loyalist
Say it like LOY-uh-list. Loyalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOY).
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- LOY
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loyalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loyalist
American and British speakers say loyalist in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/ in the US and /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOY-uh-list.
What does loyalist mean?
- A person who is loyal to a cause, generally used as a political affiliation.
- Alternative letter-case form of Loyalist
Where does loyalist come from?
From loyal + -ist. Piecewise doublet of legalist.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with loyalist
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Questions about saying loyalist
How do you pronounce loyalist?
Say LOY-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loyalist?
Loyalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOY). Broken into parts: LOY · uh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say loyalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.