How to pronounce orientalist
Say it like or-ee-EN-tuh-list. Orientalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN).
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US American/ˌɔriˈɛntəlɪst/or-ee-EN-tuh-list
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- or
- ee
- EN
- tuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orientalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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.
What does orientalist mean?
adjective
- Of the West, to take in aspects of the East; pertaining to the representational tendency orientalism.
- A scholar who studies the Orient; a person interested in the Orient.
Where does orientalist come from?
From oriental + -ist.
Words that rhyme with orientalist
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Questions about saying orientalist
How do you pronounce orientalist?
Say or-ee-EN-tuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔriˈɛntəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orientalist?
Orientalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN). Broken into parts: or · ee · EN · tuh · list.