How to pronounce motorist
Say it like MOH-tuh-rist. Motorist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- tuh
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motorist 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.
- 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 motorist
- 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-rist.
What does motorist mean?
- One who drives a motor vehicle.
Where does motorist come from?
From motor + -ist.
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Questions about saying motorist
How do you pronounce motorist?
Say MOH-tuh-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtərɪst/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motorist?
Motorist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · tuh · rist.
Is motorist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊtərɪst/ (MOH-tuh-rist).