How to pronounce poptimist
Say it like POP-tih-mist. Poptimist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɑptɪmɪst/POP-tih-mist
UK British/ˈpɒptɪmɪst/POP-tih-mist
- POP
- tih
- mist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poptimist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poptimist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-tih-mist.
What does poptimist mean?
noun
- A proponent of poptimism.
Where does poptimist come from?
Blend of pop + optimist.
Questions about saying poptimist
How do you pronounce poptimist?
Say POP-tih-mist. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑptɪmɪst/. In British English it is /ˈpɒptɪmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poptimist?
Poptimist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · tih · mist.
Is poptimist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒptɪmɪst/ (POP-tih-mist).