How to Pronounce "alchemists"
word
ˈæɫtʃəmɪst/, /ˈɑɫkəmɪst
AL-kuh-mistz
ˈælkɪmˌɪsts
AL-kih-mists
Definition
People in the past who tried to turn common metals into gold and find a universal cure for diseases. 'Alchemists' often refers to medieval scientists or mystics interested in early chemistry and magic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɫtʃəmɪst/, /ˈɑɫkəmɪst
British English
ˈælkɪmˌɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AL-kuh-mistz
UK
AL-kih-mists
Listen in Context
The alchemists studied strange potions in their labs.
Many alchemists believed they could make gold from other metals.
The king asked the alchemists to find a cure for illness.
Stories say the alchemists kept their secrets hidden from everyone.