How to pronounce pragmatist
Say it like PRAG-muh-tist. Pragmatist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAG).
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- PRAG
- muh
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pragmatist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pragmatist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRAG-muh-tist.
What does pragmatist mean?
- One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.“A pragmatist would never plant such a messy tree, but I like its flowers.”
- One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.“I'm not a thief, I am a pragmatist. I need this bread to feed my family.”
- One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs is the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consists in the actions they entail, successfully leading a believer to their goals.
- Advocating pragmatism.
Questions about saying pragmatist
How do you pronounce pragmatist?
Say PRAG-muh-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræɡmətɪst/. In British English it is /ˈpræɡmətɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pragmatist?
Pragmatist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAG). Broken into parts: PRAG · muh · tist.
Is pragmatist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpræɡmətɪst/ (PRAG-muh-tist).