How to pronounce medalists
Say it like MED-uh-lists. Medalists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- uh
- lists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medalists 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.
- listsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of medalists
American and British speakers say medalists in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdəlɪsts/ in the US and /ˈmɛdəlɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MED-uh-lists.
What does medalists mean?
- plural of medalist How to pronounce medalist
Questions about saying medalists
How do you pronounce medalists?
Say MED-uh-lists. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdəlɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medalists?
Medalists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · uh · lists.
Do Americans and Brits say medalists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdəlɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈmɛdəlɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.