How to pronounce criminologists
Say it like krim-ih-NOL-uh-jists. Criminologists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL).
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- krim
- ih
- NOL
- uh
- jists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criminologists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- jistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of criminologists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: krim-ih-NOL-uh-jists.
What does criminologists mean?
- plural of criminologist How to pronounce criminologist
Questions about saying criminologists
How do you pronounce criminologists?
Say krim-ih-NOL-uh-jists. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑlədʒɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criminologists?
Criminologists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL). Broken into parts: krim · ih · NOL · uh · jists.
Is criminologists 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 /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒɪsts/ (krim-ih-NOL-uh-jists).