How to pronounce monarchist
Say it like MON-ar-kist. Monarchist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- ar
- kist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monarchist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monarchist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-ah-kist.
What does monarchist mean?
- A supporter of, or believer in, monarchy.
Where does monarchist come from?
From French monarchiste, equivalent to monarchy + -ist.
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Questions about saying monarchist
How do you pronounce monarchist?
Say MON-ar-kist. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnɑrkɪst/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnɑːkɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monarchist?
Monarchist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · ar · kist.
Is monarchist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɒnɑːkɪst/ (MON-ah-kist).