How to pronounce revisionist
Say it like ree-VIZH-uh-nist. Revisionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH).
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- ree
- VIZH
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revisionist 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.
- VIZHSay 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 revisionist
American and British speakers say revisionist in essentially the same way: /riˈvɪʒənɪst/ in the US and /riˈvɪʒənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-VIZH-uh-nist.
What does revisionist mean?
- Of or pertaining to revisionism.
- A proponent of revisionism.
Where does revisionist come from?
From revision + -ist.
Questions about saying revisionist
How do you pronounce revisionist?
Say ree-VIZH-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /riˈvɪʒənɪst/. In British English it is /riˈvɪʒənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revisionist?
Revisionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH). Broken into parts: ree · VIZH · uh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say revisionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈvɪʒənɪst/ and the British form is /riˈvɪʒənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.