How to pronounce cardiologist
Say it like kar-dee-AH-luh-jist. Cardiologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- kar
- dee
- AH
- luh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardiologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep 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 cardiologist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kah-dee-OL-uh-jist.
What does cardiologist mean?
- A physician who specializes in medical problems related to the heart.
Where does cardiologist come from?
From cardio- + -logist.
Words that rhyme with cardiologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cardiologist.
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- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
- radiologist
Questions about saying cardiologist
How do you pronounce cardiologist?
Say kar-dee-AH-luh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrdiˈɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːdiˈɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardiologist?
Cardiologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: kar · dee · AH · luh · jist.
Is cardiologist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkɑːdiˈɒlədʒɪst/ (kah-dee-OL-uh-jist).