How to pronounce pacifist
Say it like PAS-ih-fist. Pacifist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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US American/ˈpæsɪfɪst/PAS-ih-fist
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- PAS
- ih
- fist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pacifist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does pacifist mean?
noun
- One who loves, supports, or favors peace.“Mahatma Gandhi was one of the world's most famous pacifists.”
- One who prefers to avoid violence in daily life.
- One who is anti-war.
- Of or relating to pacifism; pacifistic.
Where does pacifist come from?
From French pacifiste, equivalent to pacific + -ist.
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Questions about saying pacifist
How do you pronounce pacifist?
Say PAS-ih-fist. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsɪfɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pacifist?
Pacifist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · ih · fist.