How to Pronounce Realist

To pronounce "realist", say REAL-ist — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪəlɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɪəlɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “realist”

"realist" has 2 syllables: real-ist.

What does realist mean?

noun

  1. An advocate of realism; one who believes that matter, objects etc. have real existence beyond our perception of them.
  2. One who believes in seeing things the way they really are, as opposed to how they would like them to be.

Related words

real-worlddown-to-earthmatter-of-factfeasiblelifelikepracticableachievableworkable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "realist"?▾

"Realist" has 2 syllables: real · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "realist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "realist" is /ˈɹɪəlɪst/.

What does "realist" mean?▾

Realist: An advocate of realism; one who believes that matter, objects etc. have real existence beyond our perception of them.

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