How to pronounce separatists
Say it like SEP-uh-ruh-tists. Separatists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- uh
- ruh
- tists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Separatists 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.
- tistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of separatists
- 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-tists.
What does separatists mean?
- plural of separatist How to pronounce separatist
Questions about saying separatists
How do you pronounce separatists?
Say SEP-uh-ruh-tists. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpərətɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpərətɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in separatists?
Separatists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · uh · ruh · tists.
Is separatists 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 /ˈsɛpərətɪsts/ (SEP-uh-ruh-tists).