How to pronounce populists
Say it like POP-yuh-lists. Populists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- yuh
- lists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Populists 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of populists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-yuh-lists.
What does populists mean?
- plural of populist How to pronounce populist
Questions about saying populists
How do you pronounce populists?
Say POP-yuh-lists. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpjəlɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpjəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in populists?
Populists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · yuh · lists.
Is populists 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 /ˈpɒpjəlɪsts/ (POP-yuh-lists).