How to pronounce quietist
Say it like KWY-uh-tust. Quietist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
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- KWY
- uh
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quietist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quietist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWY-uh-tist.
What does quietist mean?
- A mystic who follows quietism.
- Someone who is not socially or politically active.
Where does quietist come from?
From quiet + -ist, after Italian quietista.
Questions about saying quietist
How do you pronounce quietist?
Say KWY-uh-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪətəst/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪətɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quietist?
Quietist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · uh · tust.
Is quietist 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 /ˈkwaɪətɪst/ (KWY-uh-tist).