How to pronounce epidemiologist
Say it like ep-uh-dee-mee-OL-uh-jist. Epidemiologist has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OL).
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- ep
- uh
- dee
- mee
- OL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epidemiologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay 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.
- jistGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epidemiologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ep-uh-dee-mee-OL-uh-jist.
What does epidemiologist mean?
- A scientist (often a medical doctor) who specializes in epidemiology.
Where does epidemiologist come from?
From epidemiology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with epidemiologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epidemiologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying epidemiologist
How do you pronounce epidemiologist?
Say ep-uh-dee-mee-OL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˌdiˌmiˈɑləˌdʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɛpəˌdiːˌmiːˈɒləˌdʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epidemiologist?
Epidemiologist has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OL). Broken into parts: ep · uh · dee · mee · OL · uh · jist.
Is epidemiologist 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 /ˌɛpəˌdiːˌmiːˈɒləˌdʒɪst/ (ep-uh-dee-mee-OL-uh-jist).