How to Pronounce Conversationalist

To pronounce "conversationalist", say CONV-ers-at-ion-al-ist — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəlɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

17

Letters

/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəlɪst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “conversationalist”

"conversationalist" has 6 syllables: conv-ers-at-ion-al-ist. It rhymes with sensationalist, if that helps it stick.

What does conversationalist mean?

noun

  1. A person who participates in a conversation.

    “If you can just ask questions about a person and nod sagely then they will leave thinking you are a brilliant conversationalist.”

  2. A person skilled in general conversation.

Words that rhyme with conversationalist

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sensationalist

Related words

conversantconversationistconverserinterlocutorcolloquialistdiscussantdialogisttalker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conversationalist"?▾

"Conversationalist" has 6 syllables: conv · ers · at · ion · al · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "conversationalist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conversationalist" is /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəlɪst/.

What does "conversationalist" mean?▾

Conversationalist: A person who participates in a conversation.

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