How to pronounce marionettist
Say it like mar-ee-uh-NET-ist. Marionettist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET).
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- mar
- ee
- uh
- NET
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marionettist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of marionettist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mar-ee-uh-NET-ist.
What does marionettist mean?
- A puppeteer who controls a marionette.
Where does marionettist come from?
From marionette + -ist.
Words that rhyme with marionettist
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Questions about saying marionettist
How do you pronounce marionettist?
Say mar-ee-uh-NET-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæriəˈnɛtɪst/. In British English it is /ˌmæriəˈnɛtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marionettist?
Marionettist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET). Broken into parts: mar · ee · uh · NET · ist.
Is marionettist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmæriəˈnɛtɪst/ (mar-ee-uh-NET-ist).