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How to pronounce nudist

Say it like NOO-dist. Nudist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).

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US American/ˈnudɪst/NOO-dist
UK British/ˈnjuːdɪst/NYOO-dist
  • NOO
  • dist
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Nudist 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. distKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of nudist

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

British respelling: NYOO-dist.

What does nudist mean?

noun
  1. A person who practices nudism.
  2. An artist who makes nudes: nude paintings, sculptures, photographs, etc.
adjective
  1. Relating to, or reserved for, nudists and nudism.“nudist beach”

Where does nudist come from?

From nude + -ist.

Questions about saying nudist

How do you pronounce nudist?

Say NOO-dist. The American pronunciation is /ˈnudɪst/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːdɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in nudist?

Nudist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · dist.

Is nudist 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 /ˈnjuːdɪst/ (NYOO-dist).

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