How to pronounce secessionist
Say it like sih-SESH-uh-nist. Secessionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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- sih
- SESH
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secessionist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 secessionist
American and British speakers say secessionist in essentially the same way: /sɪˈsɛʃənɪst/ in the US and /sɪˈsɛʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-SESH-uh-nist.
What does secessionist mean?
- A person who secedes or supports secession from a political union or an alliance or organization.“Gustav Klimt was of the Viennese secessionist school.”
- Seceding or supporting secession.
Where does secessionist come from?
From secession + -ist.
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Questions about saying secessionist
How do you pronounce secessionist?
Say sih-SESH-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈsɛʃənɪst/. In British English it is /sɪˈsɛʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secessionist?
Secessionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: sih · SESH · uh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say secessionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈsɛʃənɪst/ and the British form is /sɪˈsɛʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.