To pronounce "descriptivist", say DESCR-ipt-iv-ist — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
descriptivist
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DESCR-ipt-iv-ist
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"descriptivist" has 4 syllables: descr-ipt-iv-ist. It rhymes with prescriptivist, if that helps it stick.
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"Descriptivist" has 4 syllables: descr · ipt · iv · ist.
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