How to pronounce ethnologist
Say it like ETH-nol-uh-just. Ethnologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- nol
- uh
- just
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nolGive this part a little weight. 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 ethnologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ETH-nol-uh-just.
What does ethnologist mean?
- One who practices ethnology.
Where does ethnologist come from?
From ethno- + -logist.
Questions about saying ethnologist
How do you pronounce ethnologist?
Say ETH-nol-uh-just. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθˌnɑlədʒəst/. In British English it is /ˈɛθˌnɒlədʒəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnologist?
Ethnologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · nol · uh · just.
Is ethnologist 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 /ˈɛθˌnɒlədʒəst/ (ETH-nol-uh-just).