How to pronounce biologist
Say it like by-OL-uh-jist. Biologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL).
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- by
- OL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: by-OL-uh-jist.
What does biologist mean?
- A student or professor of biology; one versed in the science of biology.
Where does biologist come from?
From biology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with biologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of biologist.
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
- radiologist
Questions about saying biologist
How do you pronounce biologist?
Say by-OL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biologist?
Biologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL). Broken into parts: by · OL · uh · jist.
Is biologist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ (by-OL-uh-jist).