How to pronounce somatist
Say it like SOH-mat-ist. Somatist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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US American/ˈsoʊmætɪst/SOH-mat-ist
UK British/ˈsəʊmætɪst/SOH-mat-ist
- SOH
- mat
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somatist 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.
- matKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of somatist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SOH-mat-ist.
What does somatist mean?
noun
- One who admits the existence of material beings only; a materialist.
Questions about saying somatist
How do you pronounce somatist?
Say SOH-mat-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊmætɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊmætɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somatist?
Somatist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · mat · ist.
Is somatist 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 /ˈsəʊmætɪst/ (SOH-mat-ist).