How to pronounce reservationists
Say it like rez-er-VAY-shuh-nists. Reservationists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- rez
- er
- VAY
- shuh
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reservationists 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.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reservationists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rez-uh-VAY-shuh-nists.
What does reservationists mean?
- plural of reservationist How to pronounce reservationist
Questions about saying reservationists
How do you pronounce reservationists?
Say rez-er-VAY-shuh-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛzɚˈveɪʃənɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃənɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reservationists?
Reservationists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: rez · er · VAY · shuh · nists.
Is reservationists 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 /ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃənɪsts/ (rez-uh-VAY-shuh-nists).