How to pronounce militant
Say it like MIL-uh-tunt. Militant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- uh
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Militant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of militant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIL-uh-tunt.
What does militant mean?
- disposed to warfare or hard-line policies“militant nations”“hawkish congressman”
- showing a fighting disposition“highly competitive sales representative”“militant in fighting for better wages for workers”
- engaged in war“belligerent (or warring) nations”
- a militant reformer
Where does militant come from?
From Middle French militant, from Latin mīlitāns, present participle of mīlitāre (“to serve as a soldier”).
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Questions about saying militant
How do you pronounce militant?
Say MIL-uh-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlətənt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlətənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in militant?
Militant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · tunt.
Is militant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmɪlətənt/ (MIL-uh-tunt).