How to pronounce racist
Say it like RAY-sist. Racist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
- RAY
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of racist
American and British speakers say racist in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪsɪst/ in the US and /ˈreɪsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-sist.
What does racist mean?
- a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
- based on racial intolerance“racist remarks”
- discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion
Where does racist come from?
Replaced older racialist (1910).
Words that rhyme with racist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of racist.
Questions about saying racist
How do you pronounce racist?
Say RAY-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈreɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racist?
Racist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say racist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪsɪst/ and the British form is /ˈreɪsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.