How to pronounce organist
Say it like OR-guh-nust. Organist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce organist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OR
- guh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of organist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-guh-nust.
What does organist mean?
- A musician who plays the organ.
Where does organist come from?
From Middle French organiste, from Medieval Latin organista.
Questions about saying organist
How do you pronounce organist?
Say OR-guh-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrɡənəst/. In British English it is /ˈɔːɡənəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organist?
Organist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · guh · nust.
Is organist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːɡənəst/ (AW-guh-nust).