How to pronounce sedevacantist
Say it like sed-ih-VAY-kun-tist. Sedevacantist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- sed
- ih
- VAY
- kun
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedevacantist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sedevacantist
American and British speakers say sedevacantist in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛdɪˈveɪkəntɪst/ in the US and /ˌsɛdɪˈveɪkəntɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: sed-ih-VAY-kun-tist.
What does sedevacantist mean?
- Someone who espouses sedevacantism.
Where does sedevacantist come from?
From sede vacante + -ist.
Questions about saying sedevacantist
How do you pronounce sedevacantist?
Say sed-ih-VAY-kun-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛdɪˈveɪkəntɪst/. In British English it is /ˌsɛdɪˈveɪkəntɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sedevacantist?
Sedevacantist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: sed · ih · VAY · kun · tist.
Do Americans and Brits say sedevacantist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛdɪˈveɪkəntɪst/ and the British form is /ˌsɛdɪˈveɪkəntɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.