How to pronounce revolutionist
Say it like rev-uh-LOO-shuh-nist. Revolutionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- rev
- uh
- LOO
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revolutionist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- revGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 revolutionist
American and British speakers say revolutionist in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛvəˈluʃənɪst/ in the US and /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: rev-uh-LOO-shuh-nist.
What does revolutionist mean?
- A person who revolts.
Where does revolutionist come from?
From revolution + -ist.
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Questions about saying revolutionist
How do you pronounce revolutionist?
Say rev-uh-LOO-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛvəˈluʃənɪst/. In British English it is /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revolutionist?
Revolutionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: rev · uh · LOO · shuh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say revolutionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛvəˈluʃənɪst/ and the British form is /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.