How to pronounce violist
Say it like vee-OH-list. Violist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce violist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- vee
- OH
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Violist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of violist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vee-OH-list.
What does violist mean?
- A person who plays the viol.
- A person who plays the viola.
Where does violist come from?
From viol + -ist.
Questions about saying violist
How do you pronounce violist?
Say vee-OH-list. The American pronunciation is /viˈoʊlɪst/. In British English it is /viˈəʊlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in violist?
Violist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: vee · OH · list.
Is violist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /viˈəʊlɪst/ (vee-OH-list).