How to pronounce royalist
Say it like ROY-uh-list. Royalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROY).
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- ROY
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Royalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of royalist
American and British speakers say royalist in essentially the same way: /ˈrɔɪəlɪst/ in the US and /ˈrɔɪəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROY-uh-list.
What does royalist mean?
- Of or related to royalists or some royalist faction.
- Of or characterized by royalism.
- A monarchist (supporter of monarchy) or supporter of a particular royal régime.
Where does royalist come from?
From royal + -ist.
Words that rhyme with royalist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of royalist.
Questions about saying royalist
How do you pronounce royalist?
Say ROY-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔɪəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈrɔɪəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in royalist?
Royalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROY). Broken into parts: ROY · uh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say royalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɔɪəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈrɔɪəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.