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How to pronounce neutralist

Say it like NOO-truh-lust. Neutralist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).

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US American/ˈnutrələst/NOO-truh-lust
UK British/ˈnjuːtrələst/NYOO-truh-lust
  • NOO
  • truh
  • lust
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Neutralist pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of neutralist

  • British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).

British respelling: NYOO-truh-lust.

What does neutralist mean?

adjective
  1. Of or relating to neutralism.
noun
  1. A person who advocates such policies.

Where does neutralist come from?

From neutral + -ist.

Questions about saying neutralist

How do you pronounce neutralist?

Say NOO-truh-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutrələst/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtrələst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in neutralist?

Neutralist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · truh · lust.

Is neutralist pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːtrələst/ (NYOO-truh-lust).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).