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