How to pronounce occultist
Say it like uh-KUHL-tist. Occultist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL).
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- uh
- KUHL
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occultist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of occultist
American and British speakers say occultist in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌltɪst/ in the US and /əˈkʌltɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHL-tist.
What does occultist mean?
- A person who practises or studies occultism; a practitioner of, or person learned in, the occult.
Where does occultist come from?
From occult + -ist.
Questions about saying occultist
How do you pronounce occultist?
Say uh-KUHL-tist. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌltɪst/. In British English it is /əˈkʌltɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occultist?
Occultist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL). Broken into parts: uh · KUHL · tist.
Do Americans and Brits say occultist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌltɪst/ and the British form is /əˈkʌltɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.