How to pronounce naturalists
Say it like NACH-uh-ruh-lists. Naturalists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH).
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- NACH
- uh
- ruh
- lists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naturalists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of naturalists
American and British speakers say naturalists in essentially the same way: /ˈnætʃərəlɪsts/ in the US and /ˈnætʃərəlɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: NACH-uh-ruh-lists.
What does naturalists mean?
- plural of naturalist How to pronounce naturalist
Questions about saying naturalists
How do you pronounce naturalists?
Say NACH-uh-ruh-lists. The American pronunciation is /ˈnætʃərəlɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈnætʃərəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naturalists?
Naturalists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH). Broken into parts: NACH · uh · ruh · lists.
Do Americans and Brits say naturalists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnætʃərəlɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈnætʃərəlɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.