How to pronounce misogynist
Say it like mih-SOJ-uh-nist. Misogynist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOJ).
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- mih
- SOJ
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misogynist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misogynist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-SOJ-uh-nist.
What does misogynist mean?
- One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.
- One who displays prejudice against or looks down upon women.
- Misogynistic; relating to or exhibiting misogyny.
Questions about saying misogynist
How do you pronounce misogynist?
Say mih-SOJ-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsɑdʒənɪst/. In British English it is /mɪˈsɒdʒənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misogynist?
Misogynist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOJ). Broken into parts: mih · SOJ · uh · nist.
Is misogynist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪˈsɒdʒənɪst/ (mih-SOJ-uh-nist).