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How to Pronounce "sentimentalist"

word

ˌsɛn.təˈmɛn.tə.lɪst
sen-tuh-MEN-tuh-list
sˌɛntɪmˈɛntəlˌɪst
sen-tih-MEN-tuh-list

Definition

A sentimentalist is someone who often shows strong emotions, especially in a gentle or nostalgic way, and values feelings over logic.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌsɛn.təˈmɛn.tə.lɪst

British English

sˌɛntɪmˈɛntəlˌɪst

Simplified Pronunciation

US

sen-tuh-MEN-tuh-list

UK

sen-tih-MEN-tuh-list

Listen in Context

Tom is a real sentimentalist who keeps all his childhood toys.

A sentimentalist might cry during a sad movie.

My grandmother is a sentimentalist about family traditions.

Ever since college, I've become a bit of a sentimentalist about old friends.