How to Pronounce Tourists

To pronounce "tourists", say TOUR-ists — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

TOUR-ists

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💡 Tip for remembering “tourists”

"tourists" has 2 syllables: tour-ists. It rhymes with purists and jurists, if that helps it stick.

What does tourists mean?

noun

  1. Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business.
  2. One who visits a place or attends a social event out of curiosity, wanting to watch without commitment or involvement.

Words that rhyme with tourists

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

puristsjurists

Related words

holidaymakerarrivalsguestsholidaymakerspassengerspeopleplaygroundssaad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tourists"?▾

"Tourists" has 2 syllables: tour · ists.

What does "tourists" mean?▾

Tourists: Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business.

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