To pronounce "imperialist", say IMP-er-ial-ist — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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IMP-er-ial-ist
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"imperialist" has 4 syllables: imp-er-ial-ist. It rhymes with materialist, if that helps it stick.
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adjective
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"Imperialist" has 4 syllables: imp · er · ial · ist.
Imperialist: An advocate of imperialism.
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