How to pronounce vocalist
Say it like VOH-kuh-list. Vocalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
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- VOH
- kuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep 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 vocalist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOH-kuh-list.
What does vocalist mean?
- A singer; a person who likes to sing.“lead vocalist”
Where does vocalist come from?
From vocal + -ist.
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Questions about saying vocalist
How do you pronounce vocalist?
Say VOH-kuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊkəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocalist?
Vocalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · kuh · list.
Is vocalist 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 /ˈvəʊkəlɪst/ (VOH-kuh-list).