How to pronounce zionists
Say it like ZY-uh-nists. Zionists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY).
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- ZY
- uh
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zionists 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.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zionists
American and British speakers say zionists in essentially the same way: /ˈzaɪənɪsts/ in the US and /ˈzaɪənɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZY-uh-nists.
What does zionists mean?
- plural of zionist How to pronounce zionist
Questions about saying zionists
How do you pronounce zionists?
Say ZY-uh-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪənɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪənɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zionists?
Zionists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY). Broken into parts: ZY · uh · nists.
Do Americans and Brits say zionists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzaɪənɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈzaɪənɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.