How to pronounce ethnomusicologist
Say it like eth-nuh-myoo-zuh-KOL-uh-jist. Ethnomusicologist has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KOL).
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- eth
- nuh
- myoo
- zuh
- KOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnomusicologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOLSay 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 ethnomusicologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eth-nuh-myoo-zuh-KOL-uh-jist.
What does ethnomusicologist mean?
- A researcher in the field of ethnomusicology.
Where does ethnomusicologist come from?
From ethnomusicology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with ethnomusicologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ethnomusicologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying ethnomusicologist
How do you pronounce ethnomusicologist?
Say eth-nuh-myoo-zuh-KOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ɛθnəˌmjuzəˈkɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ɛθnəˌmjuːzəˈkɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnomusicologist?
Ethnomusicologist has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KOL). Broken into parts: eth · nuh · myoo · zuh · KOL · uh · jist.
Is ethnomusicologist 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 /ɛθnəˌmjuːzəˈkɒlədʒɪst/ (eth-nuh-myoo-zuh-KOL-uh-jist).