How to pronounce quotationist
Say it like kwoh-TAY-shuh-nust. Quotationist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- kwoh
- TAY
- shuh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quotationist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quotationist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kwoh-TAY-shuh-nist.
What does quotationist mean?
- One who makes, or is given to making, quotations; a quoter.
Where does quotationist come from?
From quotation + -ist (suffix denoting a person who engages in a particular type of activity).
Words that rhyme with quotationist
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Questions about saying quotationist
How do you pronounce quotationist?
Say kwoh-TAY-shuh-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwoʊˈteɪʃənəst/. In British English it is /kwəʊˈteɪʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quotationist?
Quotationist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: kwoh · TAY · shuh · nust.
Is quotationist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kwəʊˈteɪʃənɪst/ (kwoh-TAY-shuh-nist).