leftist

/ˈleftɪst/

Syllables left·ist

Stress LEFT-ist

Phonics Breakdown

left

/left/

short e

ist

/ɪst/

short i

Meaning

a person who supports left-wing political views

Sound Reference

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left=/left/(left) + ist=/ɪst/(list)

Example

The journalist is known as a leftist who supports social reform.