To pronounce "pessimist", say PESS-im-ist — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PESS-im-ist
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"pessimist" has 3 syllables: pess-im-ist.
"Pessimist" has 3 syllables: pess · im · ist.
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