How to pronounce percussionist
Say it like per-KUHSH-uh-nist. Percussionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHSH).
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- per
- KUHSH
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percussionist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of percussionist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-KUHSH-uh-nist.
What does percussionist mean?
- A trained musician who plays percussion instruments, as opposed to a drummer who lacks formal training.
Where does percussionist come from?
From percussion + -ist.
Questions about saying percussionist
How do you pronounce percussionist?
Say per-KUHSH-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈkʌʃənɪst/. In British English it is /pəˈkʌʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percussionist?
Percussionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHSH). Broken into parts: per · KUHSH · uh · nist.
Is percussionist 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 /pəˈkʌʃənɪst/ (puh-KUHSH-uh-nist).