How to Pronounce "alienist"
word
ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst
AY-lee-uh-nist
ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst
AY-lee-uh-nist
Definition
An alienist is an old-fashioned term for a psychiatrist, especially one who examines people's mental state for legal cases.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst
British English
ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AY-lee-uh-nist
UK
AY-lee-uh-nist
Listen in Context
The alienist spoke at the court to explain the patient's mental health.
A famous novel features an alienist who helps solve crimes.
In the past, people often called psychiatrists alienists.
The old newspaper article mentioned an alienist testifying in court.