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