How to Pronounce Pragmatist

To pronounce "pragmatist", say PRAGM-at-ist — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

pragmatist

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying pragmatist, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

10

Letters

PRAGM-at-ist

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “pragmatist”

"pragmatist" has 3 syllables: pragm-at-ist.

What does pragmatist mean?

noun

  1. One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.

    “A pragmatist would never plant such a messy tree, but I like its flowers.”

  2. One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.

    “I'm not a thief, I am a pragmatist. I need this bread to feed my family.”

adjective

  1. Advocating pragmatism.

Related words

pragmaticpractitionerpragmatizerpracticalizerpragmatiserpolypragmatistpractisantpractiser

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pragmatist"?▾

"Pragmatist" has 3 syllables: pragm · at · ist.

What does "pragmatist" mean?▾

Pragmatist: One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “pragmatist” in the full dictionary →