How to Pronounce Separatist

To pronounce "separatist", say SEP-ar-at-ist — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “separatist”

"separatist" has 4 syllables: sep-ar-at-ist.

What does separatist mean?

noun

  1. Someone who advocates separation from the established Church; a member of any of various sects or schismatics.
  2. A person who advocates or seeks the splitting of one country or territory into two politically independent countries or territories.

    “On rare occasions French-Canadian separatists have resorted to violence.”

adjective

  1. Advocating ecclesiastical separation.
  2. Advocating or seeking the separation of one country or territory into two politically independent countries or territories.

    “He is a Scottish nationalist and has a large collection of separatist literature.”

Related words

independentbreakawayseparatismsplittistsecessionistsecessiondivisiondivisive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "separatist"?▾

"Separatist" has 4 syllables: sep · ar · at · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "separatist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "separatist" is /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/.

What does "separatist" mean?▾

Separatist: Someone who advocates separation from the established Church; a member of any of various sects or schismatics.

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