How to pronounce monetarist
Say it like MON-uh-tuh-rist. Monetarist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- tuh
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monetarist 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monetarist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MON-uh-tuh-rist.
What does monetarist mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or advocating monetarism.
- An economist who is an advocate of monetarism.
Where does monetarist come from?
From monetary + -ist, from Latin monetarius, from monēta.
Questions about saying monetarist
How do you pronounce monetarist?
Say MON-uh-tuh-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnətərɪst/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnətərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monetarist?
Monetarist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · tuh · rist.
Is monetarist 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 /ˈmɒnətərɪst/ (MON-uh-tuh-rist).