How to pronounce socialist
Say it like SOH-shuh-lust. Socialist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- shuh
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Socialist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of socialist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-shuh-list.
What does socialist mean?
- a political advocate of socialism
- advocating or following the socialist principles“socialistic government”
Where does socialist come from?
From social + -ist.
Questions about saying socialist
How do you pronounce socialist?
Say SOH-shuh-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊʃələst/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in socialist?
Socialist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · shuh · lust.
Is socialist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ (SOH-shuh-list).