How to pronounce mercantilist
Say it like mer-KAN-tuh-list. Mercantilist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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US American/mɚˈkæntəlɪst/mer-KAN-tuh-list
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- mer
- KAN
- tuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mercantilist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep 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.
What does mercantilist mean?
adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or believing in mercantilism.
- One who believes in mercantilism.
Where does mercantilist come from?
From mercantile + -ist.
Questions about saying mercantilist
How do you pronounce mercantilist?
Say mer-KAN-tuh-list. The American pronunciation is /mɚˈkæntəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mercantilist?
Mercantilist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: mer · KAN · tuh · list.