How to pronounce realist
Say it like REE-uh-list. Realist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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US American/ˈriəlɪst/REE-uh-list
UK British/ˈrɪəlɪst/REER-list
- REE
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Realist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of realist
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: REER-list.
What does realist mean?
noun
- An advocate of realism; one who believes that matter, objects etc. have real existence beyond our perception of them.
- An adherent of the realism movement; an artist who seeks to portray real everyday life accurately.
- One who believes in seeing things the way they really are, as opposed to how they would like them to be.
- Eye dialect spelling of realest.“He's the realist dude I know.”
Where does realist come from?
From real + -ist.
Questions about saying realist
How do you pronounce realist?
Say REE-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈriəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈrɪəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realist?
Realist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · uh · list.
Is realist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈrɪəlɪst/ (REER-list).