How to pronounce strategist
Say it like STRAT-ih-jist. Strategist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT).
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- STRAT
- ih
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strategist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of strategist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAT-ih-jist.
What does strategist mean?
- A person who devises strategies.
Where does strategist come from?
From strategy + -ist.
Questions about saying strategist
How do you pronounce strategist?
Say STRAT-ih-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrætɪdʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˈstrætɪdʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strategist?
Strategist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT). Broken into parts: STRAT · ih · jist.
Is strategist 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 /ˈstrætɪdʒɪst/ (STRAT-ih-jist).