How to pronounce Zionist
Say it like ZY-uh-nist. Zionist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY).
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- ZY
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zionist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Zionist
American and British speakers say Zionist in essentially the same way: /ˈzaɪənɪst/ in the US and /ˈzaɪənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZY-uh-nist.
What does Zionist mean?
- a Jewish supporter of Zionism
- relating to or characteristic of Zionism“the Zionist movement”
- relating to or characteristic of a supporter of Zionism“the Zionist leader Theodor Herzl”
Questions about saying Zionist
How do you pronounce Zionist?
Say ZY-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪənɪst/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Zionist?
Zionist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY). Broken into parts: ZY · uh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say Zionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzaɪənɪst/ and the British form is /ˈzaɪənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.