How to pronounce propagandist
Say it like prop-uh-GAN-dust. Propagandist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAN).
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- prop
- uh
- GAN
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propagandist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- propGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of propagandist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prop-uh-GAN-dist.
What does propagandist mean?
- A person who disseminates propaganda.
- Consisting of or spreading propaganda.
Where does propagandist come from?
From propaganda + -ist, after French propagandiste.
Questions about saying propagandist
How do you pronounce propagandist?
Say prop-uh-GAN-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑpəˈɡændəst/. In British English it is /prɒpəˈɡændɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propagandist?
Propagandist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAN). Broken into parts: prop · uh · GAN · dust.
Is propagandist 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 /prɒpəˈɡændɪst/ (prop-uh-GAN-dist).