How to pronounce therapist
Say it like THER-uh-pust. Therapist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THER).
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- THER
- uh
- pust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Therapist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of therapist
American and British speakers say therapist in essentially the same way: /ˈθɛrəpəst/ in the US and /ˈθɛrəpɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: THER-uh-pist.
What does therapist mean?
- a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
Where does therapist come from?
From therapy + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying therapist
How do you pronounce therapist?
Say THER-uh-pust. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɛrəpəst/. In British English it is /ˈθɛrəpɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in therapist?
Therapist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THER). Broken into parts: THER · uh · pust.
Do Americans and Brits say therapist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɛrəpəst/ and the British form is /ˈθɛrəpɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.