How to Pronounce Journalist

To pronounce "journalist", say JOURN-al-ist — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “journalist”

"journalist" has 3 syllables: journ-al-ist. It rhymes with photojournalist, if that helps it stick.

What does journalist mean?

noun

  1. The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly.
  2. One whose occupation is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press.

Words that rhyme with journalist

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

photojournalist

Related words

diaristcolumnisteditorjournalisticnewspaperjournalismreporterreportage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "journalist"?▾

"Journalist" has 3 syllables: journ · al · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "journalist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "journalist" is /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/.

What does "journalist" mean?▾

Journalist: The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly.

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