How to pronounce cryptologist
Say it like krip-TOL-uh-jist. Cryptologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- krip
- TOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryptologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kripKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOLSay 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 cryptologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: krip-TOL-uh-jist.
What does cryptologist mean?
- One who studies cryptology.
Where does cryptologist come from?
From crypto- + -logist, after cryptology.
Words that rhyme with cryptologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cryptologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying cryptologist
How do you pronounce cryptologist?
Say krip-TOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /krɪpˈtɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /krɪpˈtɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryptologist?
Cryptologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: krip · TOL · uh · jist.
Is cryptologist 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 /krɪpˈtɒlədʒɪst/ (krip-TOL-uh-jist).