How to pronounce criminologist
Say it like KRIM-uh-nol-uh-jist. Criminologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM).
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- KRIM
- uh
- nol
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criminologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nolKeep this part quick and light. 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 criminologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRIM-ih-nol-uh-jist.
What does criminologist mean?
- One who practices criminology.
Where does criminologist come from?
From criminology + -ist.
Questions about saying criminologist
How do you pronounce criminologist?
Say KRIM-uh-nol-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪmənɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪmɪnɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criminologist?
Criminologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM). Broken into parts: KRIM · uh · nol · uh · jist.
Is criminologist 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 /ˈkrɪmɪnɒlədʒɪst/ (KRIM-ih-nol-uh-jist).