How to pronounce entomologist
Say it like en-tuh-MOL-uh-just. Entomologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL).
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- en
- tuh
- MOL
- uh
- just
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entomologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOLSay 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.
- justKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entomologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: en-tuh-MOL-uh-just.
What does entomologist mean?
- A scientist who studies insects.“The noted entomologist Charles W. Woodworth suggested the use of Drosophila melanogaster for genetic studies.”
Where does entomologist come from?
From entomology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with entomologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of entomologist.
- psychologist
- geologist
- anthropologist
- pathologist
- neurologist
- gynecologist
- apologist
- anesthesiologist
- urologist
- endocrinologist
Questions about saying entomologist
How do you pronounce entomologist?
Say en-tuh-MOL-uh-just. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntəˈmɑlədʒəst/. In British English it is /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entomologist?
Entomologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL). Broken into parts: en · tuh · MOL · uh · just.
Is entomologist 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 /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒəst/ (en-tuh-MOL-uh-just).