How to pronounce shamanists
Say it like SHAY-muh-nists. Shamanists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- muh
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamanists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shamanists
American and British speakers say shamanists in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪsts/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-muh-nists.
What does shamanists mean?
- plural of shamanist
Questions about saying shamanists
How do you pronounce shamanists?
Say SHAY-muh-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamanists?
Shamanists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · muh · nists.
Do Americans and Brits say shamanists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.