How to pronounce stylist
Say it like STY-list. Stylist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stylist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stylist
American and British speakers say stylist in essentially the same way: /ˈstaɪlɪst/ in the US and /ˈstaɪlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: STY-list.
What does stylist mean?
- A designer.
- A hairdresser.
- A writer or speaker distinguished for excellence or individuality of style; one who cultivates, or is a master or critic of, literary style.
Where does stylist come from?
From style + -ist. Piecewise doublet of stylista.
Questions about saying stylist
How do you pronounce stylist?
Say STY-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stylist?
Stylist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · list.
Do Americans and Brits say stylist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstaɪlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈstaɪlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.