How to pronounce biologists
Say it like by-OL-uh-jists. Biologists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL).
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- by
- OL
- uh
- jists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biologists 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.
- jistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biologists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: by-OL-uh-jists.
What does biologists mean?
- plural of biologist How to pronounce biologist
Questions about saying biologists
How do you pronounce biologists?
Say by-OL-uh-jists. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈɑlədʒɪsts/. In British English it is /baɪˈɒlədʒɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biologists?
Biologists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL). Broken into parts: by · OL · uh · jists.
Is biologists 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 /baɪˈɒlədʒɪsts/ (by-OL-uh-jists).