How do you pronounce "imperialist"?

In American English: /ˌɪmˈpɪriːəlɪst/ (im-PIR-ee-uhl-ist). In British English: /ɪmpˈiəɹiəlˌɪst/ (imp-EE-uhr-ee-uhl-ist). In Canadian English: /ˌɪmˈpɪriːəlɪst/ (im-PIR-ee-uhl-ist). In Australian English: /ɪmpˈiəɹiəlˌɪst/ (imp-EE-uhr-ee-uhl-ist).

Is "imperialist" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪmˈpɪriːəlɪst/ (im-PIR-ee-uhl-ist), while in British English it's /ɪmpˈiəɹiəlˌɪst/ (imp-EE-uhr-ee-uhl-ist).

How to Pronounce "imperialist"

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imperialist

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/ˌɪmˈpɪriːəlɪst/

im-PIR-ee-uhl-ist

Syllable Breakdown

ɪmim·pɪrpe·iːri·əlal·ɪstist

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