How to pronounce reservist
Say it like rih-ZUR-vist. Reservist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- rih
- ZUR
- vist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reservist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reservist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-ZUR-vist.
What does reservist mean?
- A soldier who is assigned as reserved: after training, no longer on full active duty.
Where does reservist come from?
From reserve + -ist.
Questions about saying reservist
How do you pronounce reservist?
Say rih-ZUR-vist. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɝvɪst/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɜːvɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reservist?
Reservist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: rih · ZUR · vist.
Is reservist 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 /rɪˈzɜːvɪst/ (rih-ZUR-vist).