How to pronounce segregationist
Say it like seg-ruh-GAY-shuh-nist. Segregationist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- seg
- ruh
- GAY
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Segregationist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- segGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep 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 segregationist
American and British speakers say segregationist in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/ in the US and /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: seg-ruh-GAY-shuh-nist.
What does segregationist mean?
- A person who supports or believes in segregation.
- Causing or promoting segregation.
Where does segregationist come from?
From segregation + -ist.
Words that rhyme with segregationist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of segregationist.
Questions about saying segregationist
How do you pronounce segregationist?
Say seg-ruh-GAY-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/. In British English it is /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in segregationist?
Segregationist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: seg · ruh · GAY · shuh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say segregationist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/ and the British form is /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.