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How to pronounce guitarist

guitarist
/gɪˈtɑːrɪst/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Guitarist, sound by sound

/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

I know that Tom is a good guitarist.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce guitarist?

Guitarist is pronounced /gɪˈtɑːrɪst/ in American English.

How many syllables are in guitarist?

Guitarist has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in guitarist?

The second syllable: /gɪˈtɑːrɪst/.

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