How to pronounce nostalgist
Say it like nah-STAL-jist. Nostalgist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAL).
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- nah
- STAL
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nostalgist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- STALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nostalgist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: no-STAL-jist.
What does nostalgist mean?
- A person who is prone to nostalgia.
Where does nostalgist come from?
From nostalgia + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying nostalgist
How do you pronounce nostalgist?
Say nah-STAL-jist. The American pronunciation is /nɑˈstældʒɪst/. In British English it is /nɒˈstældʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nostalgist?
Nostalgist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAL). Broken into parts: nah · STAL · jist.
Is nostalgist 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 /nɒˈstældʒɪst/ (no-STAL-jist).