How to pronounce violinist
Say it like vy-uh-LIN-ust. Violinist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN).
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- vy
- uh
- LIN
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Violinist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of violinist
American and British speakers say violinist in essentially the same way: /vaɪəˈlɪnəst/ in the US and /vaɪəˈlɪnəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: vy-uh-LIN-ust.
What does violinist mean?
- A person who plays the violin.
Where does violinist come from?
From violin + -ist.
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Questions about saying violinist
How do you pronounce violinist?
Say vy-uh-LIN-ust. The American pronunciation is /vaɪəˈlɪnəst/. In British English it is /vaɪəˈlɪnəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in violinist?
Violinist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN). Broken into parts: vy · uh · LIN · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say violinist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪəˈlɪnəst/ and the British form is /vaɪəˈlɪnəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.