How to pronounce reservationist
Say it like rez-er-VAY-shuh-nist. Reservationist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- rez
- er
- VAY
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reservationist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VAYSay 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reservationist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rez-uh-VAY-shuh-nist.
What does reservationist mean?
- A person whose job is to take reservations.
Where does reservationist come from?
From reservation + -ist.
Words that rhyme with reservationist
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Questions about saying reservationist
How do you pronounce reservationist?
Say rez-er-VAY-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛzɚˈveɪʃənɪst/. In British English it is /ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reservationist?
Reservationist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: rez · er · VAY · shuh · nist.
Is reservationist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃənɪst/ (rez-uh-VAY-shuh-nist).