How to pronounce plagiarist
Say it like PLAY-juh-rist. Plagiarist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce plagiarist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAY
- juh
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plagiarist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plagiarist
American and British speakers say plagiarist in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪdʒərɪst/ in the US and /ˈpleɪdʒərɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-juh-rist.
What does plagiarist mean?
- One who plagiarizes; or lifts the words, writings, or ideas of another, and passes them off as his or her own, thus engaging in plagiarism; a literary thief.
Where does plagiarist come from?
From plagiary + -ist.
Questions about saying plagiarist
How do you pronounce plagiarist?
Say PLAY-juh-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪdʒərɪst/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪdʒərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plagiarist?
Plagiarist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · juh · rist.
Do Americans and Brits say plagiarist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪdʒərɪst/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪdʒərɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.