How to pronounce ultraleftist
Say it like UHL-truh-lef-tist. Ultraleftist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- truh
- lef
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultraleftist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ultraleftist
American and British speakers say ultraleftist in essentially the same way: /ˈʌltrəˌlɛftɪst/ in the US and /ˈʌltrəˌlɛftɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHL-truh-lef-tist.
What does ultraleftist mean?
- An adherent of ultraleftism (all senses).
- Extremely left-wing.
- Of or pertaining to ultraleftism.
Where does ultraleftist come from?
From ultraleft + -ist.
Questions about saying ultraleftist
How do you pronounce ultraleftist?
Say UHL-truh-lef-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌltrəˌlɛftɪst/. In British English it is /ˈʌltrəˌlɛftɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultraleftist?
Ultraleftist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · truh · lef · tist.
Do Americans and Brits say ultraleftist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌltrəˌlɛftɪst/ and the British form is /ˈʌltrəˌlɛftɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.