How to pronounce materialist
Say it like muh-TIR-ee-uh-list. Materialist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/məˈtɪriəlɪst/muh-TIR-ee-uh-list
UK British/məˈtiːrɪəlɪst/muh-TEE-reer-list
- muh
- TIR
- ee
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Materialist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of materialist
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: muh-TEE-reer-list.
What does materialist mean?
noun
- Someone who is materialistic, concerned only with material possessions.
- A follower or proponent of philosophical materialism.
- Of or concerning materialism.
- Synonym of materialistic, concerned only with material things.
Where does materialist come from?
From material + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- hylic
- hyloist
- hylist
- hylicist
- materialistic
- hylozoic
Words that rhyme with materialist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of materialist.
Questions about saying materialist
How do you pronounce materialist?
Say muh-TIR-ee-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /məˈtɪriəlɪst/. In British English it is /məˈtiːrɪəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in materialist?
Materialist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR). Broken into parts: muh · TIR · ee · uh · list.
Is materialist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /məˈtiːrɪəlɪst/ (muh-TEE-reer-list).