How to pronounce traditionalist
Say it like truh-DISH-uh-nuh-list. Traditionalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- truh
- DISH
- uh
- nuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traditionalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of traditionalist
American and British speakers say traditionalist in essentially the same way: /trəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/ in the US and /trəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: truh-DISH-uh-nuh-list.
What does traditionalist mean?
- A person who adheres to tradition, especially in cultural or religious practices.
- A traditional climbing climber.
- Adhering to tradition, especially in religious practices.
Where does traditionalist come from?
From traditional + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying traditionalist
How do you pronounce traditionalist?
Say truh-DISH-uh-nuh-list. The American pronunciation is /trəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/. In British English it is /trəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traditionalist?
Traditionalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: truh · DISH · uh · nuh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say traditionalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/ and the British form is /trəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.