How to pronounce separatist
Say it like SEP-uh-ruh-tist. Separatist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- uh
- ruh
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Separatist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay 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.
- ruhKeep 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 separatist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEP-uh-ruh-tist.
What does separatist mean?
- Someone who advocates separation from the established Church; a member of any of various sects or schismatic movements.
- A person who advocates or seeks the splitting of one country or territory into two politically independent countries or territories.“On rare occasions French-Canadian separatists have resorted to violence.”
- Advocating ecclesiastical separation.
- Advocating or seeking the separation of one country or territory into two politically independent countries or territories.“He is a Scottish nationalist and has a large collection of separatist literature.”
Where does separatist come from?
From separate + -ist.
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Questions about saying separatist
How do you pronounce separatist?
Say SEP-uh-ruh-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpərətɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpərətɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in separatist?
Separatist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · uh · ruh · tist.
Is separatist 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 /ˈsɛpərətɪst/ (SEP-uh-ruh-tist).