How to pronounce satirist
Say it like SAT-uh-rust. Satirist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
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- SAT
- uh
- rust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satirist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of satirist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-uh-rust.
What does satirist mean?
- A person who writes satire.
Where does satirist come from?
From satire + -ist.
Questions about saying satirist
How do you pronounce satirist?
Say SAT-uh-rust. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætərəst/. In British English it is /ˈsætərəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satirist?
Satirist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · uh · rust.
Is satirist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsætərəst/ (SAT-uh-rust).