How to pronounce narcissist
Say it like NAR-sih-sist. Narcissist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR).
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- NAR
- sih
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narcissist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of narcissist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAH-sih-sist.
What does narcissist mean?
- One who shows extreme love and admiration for themself.
- An egoist; a person full of egoism and pride.
Where does narcissist come from?
From Narcissus (“a character in Greek mythology who became obsessed with his own reflection”) + -ist.
Questions about saying narcissist
How do you pronounce narcissist?
Say NAR-sih-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑrsɪsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈnɑːsɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narcissist?
Narcissist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR). Broken into parts: NAR · sih · sist.
Is narcissist 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 /ˈnɑːsɪsɪst/ (NAH-sih-sist).