How to pronounce chirologist
Say it like ky-ROL-uh-jist. Chirologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL).
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- ky
- ROL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chirologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ROLSay 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 chirologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ky-ROL-uh-jist.
What does chirologist mean?
- One who engages in palm reading.
- A user of sign language.
Where does chirologist come from?
From chirology + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with chirologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chirologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying chirologist
How do you pronounce chirologist?
Say ky-ROL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /kaɪˈrɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /kaɪˈrɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chirologist?
Chirologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL). Broken into parts: ky · ROL · uh · jist.
Is chirologist 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 /kaɪˈrɒlədʒɪst/ (ky-ROL-uh-jist).