To pronounce "leftist", say LEFT-ist — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛftɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlɛftɪst/
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"leftist" has 2 syllables: left-ist. It rhymes with deftest, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Leftist" has 2 syllables: left · ist.
The IPA transcription of "leftist" is /ˈlɛftɪst/.
Leftist: A person who holds views associated with the political left.
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