How to pronounce crystallographer
Say it like kris-tuh-LOG-ruh-fer. Crystallographer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOG).
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- kris
- tuh
- LOG
- ruh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crystallographer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crystallographer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kris-tuh-LOG-ruh-fuh.
What does crystallographer mean?
- a person skilled in crystallography
Where does crystallographer come from?
From crystallography + -er.
Words that rhyme with crystallographer
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Questions about saying crystallographer
How do you pronounce crystallographer?
Say kris-tuh-LOG-ruh-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɪstəˈlɑɡrəfɚ/. In British English it is /ˌkrɪstəˈlɒɡrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crystallographer?
Crystallographer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOG). Broken into parts: kris · tuh · LOG · ruh · fer.
Is crystallographer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkrɪstəˈlɒɡrəfə/ (kris-tuh-LOG-ruh-fuh).