How to pronounce reservists
Say it like rih-ZUR-vists. Reservists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- rih
- ZUR
- vists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reservists 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.
- vistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reservists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-ZUR-vists.
What does reservists mean?
- plural of reservist How to pronounce reservist
Questions about saying reservists
How do you pronounce reservists?
Say rih-ZUR-vists. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɝvɪsts/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɜːvɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reservists?
Reservists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: rih · ZUR · vists.
Is reservists 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 /rɪˈzɜːvɪsts/ (rih-ZUR-vists).