How to pronounce sapphist
Say it like SAF-ist. Sapphist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAF).
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US American/ˈsæfɪst/SAF-ist
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- SAF
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapphist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does sapphist mean?
noun
- A lesbian.
Where does sapphist come from?
From sapphic + -ist, by analogy with Sapphist (“admirer or student of Sappho”).
Questions about saying sapphist
How do you pronounce sapphist?
Say SAF-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæfɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapphist?
Sapphist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAF). Broken into parts: SAF · ist.