How to pronounce pessimists
Say it like PES-uh-mists. Pessimists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES).
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- PES
- uh
- mists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pessimists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pessimists
American and British speakers say pessimists in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛsəmɪsts/ in the US and /ˈpɛsəmɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PES-uh-mists.
What does pessimists mean?
- plural of pessimist How to pronounce pessimist
Questions about saying pessimists
How do you pronounce pessimists?
Say PES-uh-mists. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛsəmɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈpɛsəmɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pessimists?
Pessimists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES). Broken into parts: PES · uh · mists.
Do Americans and Brits say pessimists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛsəmɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈpɛsəmɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.