How to pronounce nominalist
Say it like NOM-ih-nuh-list. Nominalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOM).
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- NOM
- ih
- nuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nominalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep 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 nominalist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOM-ih-nuh-list.
What does nominalist mean?
- Adhering or relating to nominalism.
- An adherent of any of the various kinds of nominalism.
Where does nominalist come from?
From nominal + -ist.
Questions about saying nominalist
How do you pronounce nominalist?
Say NOM-ih-nuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑmɪnəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈnɒmɪnəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nominalist?
Nominalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOM). Broken into parts: NOM · ih · nuh · list.
Is nominalist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈnɒmɪnəlɪst/ (NOM-ih-nuh-list).