How to Pronounce "fundamentalists"
word
ˌfəndəˈmɛnəɫɪs/, /ˌfəndəˈmɛnəɫɪsts/, /ˌfəndəˈmɛntəɫɪs/, /ˌfəndəˈmɛntəɫɪsts
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fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪsts
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Definition
People who strictly follow the basic principles of a religion or belief system, often rejecting modern ideas or changes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌfəndəˈmɛnəɫɪs/, /ˌfəndəˈmɛnəɫɪsts/, /ˌfəndəˈmɛntəɫɪs/, /ˌfəndəˈmɛntəɫɪsts
British English
fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
Some fundamentalists believe in strict rules for daily life.
Fundamentalists often do not accept new ideas.
There are fundamentalists in many religions.
In debates, fundamentalists rarely compromise on their beliefs.