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communist

Definition:

(nou) a member of the communist party (nou) a socialist who advocates communism

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈkɒmjʊnɪst

Examples:

Largely, the themes of the album espoused revolutionary communist sentiment.

The communist brainwashed the citizens.

It is outrageous that the president of the EU is a communist.

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Common mistakes of communist pronunciation

Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "com-ˈmun-ist." The correct stress is on the first syllable, "ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst" in UK and "ˈkɑː.mjə.nɪst" in US. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "com" for clarity.
Vowel sound confusion: Some mispronounce "communist" with a long "u" sound, saying "com-ˈyoo-nist." The correct pronunciation has a short "u" sound as in "cup," "kɒm" in UK and "kɑm" in US. Tip: Focus on a quick "u" sound.
Missing the "n" sound: A common mistake is omitting the "n" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "com-ˈmis-t." The correct form includes the "n," pronounced "ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst" in UK and "ˈkɑː.mjə.nɪst" in US. Tip: Ensure you pronounce every letter clearly.
Incorrect final "t": Some speakers soften the final "t," saying "com-ˈmunis." The correct pronunciation ends with a clear "t," as in "ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst" in UK and "ˈkɑː.mjə.nɪst" in US. Tip: Practice ending with a strong "t" sound.
Overemphasizing syllables: Some people place equal stress on all syllables, leading to "com-mu-nist." The correct pronunciation has a distinct primary stress on the first syllable, "ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst" in UK and "ˈkɑː.mjə.nɪst" in US. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "communist" in American English?

In American English, "communist" is pronounced as /ˈkɒm.jə.nɪst/ with the primary stress on the first syllable. The "o" is pronounced like the "o" in "cot," and the "u" is a schwa sound, similar to the "a" in "sofa."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "communist" between British and American English?

Yes, in British English, "communist" is pronounced as /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/, where the "u" is pronounced more distinctly, like the "u" in "put." The primary stress remains on the first syllable in both accents.

How many syllables are in the word "communist"?

The word "communist" has three syllables: "com-mu-nist." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with the first syllable receiving the most stress.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "communist"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often placing it on the second syllable instead of the first. Remember to stress the first syllable to pronounce "communist" correctly as /ˈkɒm.jə.nɪst/.