How to pronounce medalist
Say it like MED-uh-list. Medalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 medalist
American and British speakers say medalist in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdəlɪst/ in the US and /ˈmɛdəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MED-uh-list.
What does medalist mean?
- An engraver, designer or maker of medals.
- Someone who has received a medal.“Mark Spitz set a record as an Olympic gold medalist.”
Where does medalist come from?
From medal + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- medallist
Questions about saying medalist
How do you pronounce medalist?
Say MED-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medalist?
Medalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · uh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say medalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈmɛdəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.