How to pronounce chronologist
Say it like kruh-NOL-uh-jist. Chronologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL).
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- kruh
- NOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOLSay 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 chronologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kruh-NOL-uh-jist.
What does chronologist mean?
- A person skilled in chronology.
Where does chronologist come from?
From French chronologiste.
Words that rhyme with chronologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chronologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying chronologist
How do you pronounce chronologist?
Say kruh-NOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /krəˈnɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /krəˈnɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronologist?
Chronologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL). Broken into parts: kruh · NOL · uh · jist.
Is chronologist 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 /krəˈnɒlədʒɪst/ (kruh-NOL-uh-jist).