How to pronounce Marxist
Say it like MARK-sust. Marxist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK).
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US American/ˈmɑrksəst/MARK-sust
UK British/ˈmɑːksɪst/MAHK-sist
- MARK
- sust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marxist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Marxist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHK-sist.
What does Marxist mean?
adjective
- following the ideas of Marx and Engels
- an advocate of Marxism
- emotionally charged terms used to refer to extreme radicals or revolutionaries
Questions about saying Marxist
How do you pronounce Marxist?
Say MARK-sust. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrksəst/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːksɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Marxist?
Marxist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK). Broken into parts: MARK · sust.
Is Marxist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːksɪst/ (MAHK-sist).