How to pronounce religionist
Say it like ree-LIJ-uh-nist. Religionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ).
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- ree
- LIJ
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Religionist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of religionist
American and British speakers say religionist in essentially the same way: /riˈlɪdʒənɪst/ in the US and /riˈlɪdʒənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-LIJ-uh-nist.
What does religionist mean?
- An adherent of a religion.“How could Christians and other kinds of religionists justify being ruled by laws and rules, written and unwritten, that go against their faith?”
- Especially, a religious zealot.
- Relating to religious people
- Motivated by religious beliefs
Where does religionist come from?
From religion + -ist.
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Questions about saying religionist
How do you pronounce religionist?
Say ree-LIJ-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /riˈlɪdʒənɪst/. In British English it is /riˈlɪdʒənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in religionist?
Religionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ). Broken into parts: ree · LIJ · uh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say religionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈlɪdʒənɪst/ and the British form is /riˈlɪdʒənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.