How to pronounce verbalist
Say it like VUR-buh-lust. Verbalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- buh
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verbalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of verbalist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-buh-list.
What does verbalist mean?
- One who possesses verbal or oratorical skill.
- One who favors words or the wording of something over its meaning or the idea behind it.
Where does verbalist come from?
From verbal + -ist.
Words that rhyme with verbalist
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Questions about saying verbalist
How do you pronounce verbalist?
Say VUR-buh-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝbələst/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːbəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verbalist?
Verbalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · buh · lust.
Is verbalist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɜːbəlɪst/ (VUR-buh-list).