How to pronounce motorcyclist
Say it like MOH-ter-sy-kuh-list. Motorcyclist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- ter
- sy
- kuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motorcyclist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of motorcyclist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOH-tuh-sy-kuh-list.
What does motorcyclist mean?
- Someone who rides a motorcycle.
Where does motorcyclist come from?
From motorcycle + -ist or motor + cyclist.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying motorcyclist
How do you pronounce motorcyclist?
Say MOH-ter-sy-kuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motorcyclist?
Motorcyclist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · ter · sy · kuh · list.
Is motorcyclist 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 /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəlɪst/ (MOH-tuh-sy-kuh-list).