mechitarist

Questions

How do you pronounce mechitarist?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌmɛkɪˈtɑɹɪst/.

What does mechitarist mean?

A member of a congregation of Benedictine monks of the Armenian Catholic Church established in 1717 by Abbot Mekhitar of Sebaste on the island of San Lazzaro, south of Venice.

Where does mechitarist come from?

From Mechitar + -ist, named after Mechitar of Sebaste, the founder.

How to pronounce mechitarist

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mechitarist”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌmɛkɪˈtɑɹɪst/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “mechitarist”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “mechitarist” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.