How to Pronounce "alarmist"
word
əˈɫɑɹməst/, /əˈɫɑɹmɪst
uh-LAR-mist
ɐlˈɑːmɪst
uh-LAH-mist
Definition
Someone who exaggerates dangers or problems, often making people more worried than necessary. It can also describe a warning that is overly dramatic or meant to cause unnecessary fear.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɫɑɹməst/, /əˈɫɑɹmɪst
British English
ɐlˈɑːmɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LAR-mist
UK
uh-LAH-mist
Listen in Context
He was called an alarmist for warning about a possible storm.
Don't be an alarmist; things are not that bad.
Some news reports are too alarmist.
He's not just being an alarmist—there are real reasons to worry this time.