How to pronounce ergonomist
Say it like ur-GON-uh-mist. Ergonomist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GON).
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- ur
- GON
- uh
- mist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ergonomist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- urKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- GONSay 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.
- mistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ergonomist
- 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: ur-GON-uh-mist.
What does ergonomist mean?
- An expert in ergonomics.
Words that rhyme with ergonomist
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Questions about saying ergonomist
How do you pronounce ergonomist?
Say ur-GON-uh-mist. The American pronunciation is /ɝˈɡɑnəmɪst/. In British English it is /ɜːˈɡɒnəmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ergonomist?
Ergonomist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GON). Broken into parts: ur · GON · uh · mist.
Is ergonomist 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 /ɜːˈɡɒnəmɪst/ (ur-GON-uh-mist).