How to pronounce genealogist
Say it like JEE-nee-al-uh-jist. Genealogist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- nee
- al
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genealogist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 genealogist
American and British speakers say genealogist in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒiniˌælədʒɪst/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːniːˌælədʒɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-nee-al-uh-jist.
What does genealogist mean?
- A person who studies or practises genealogy; an expert in genealogy.
Where does genealogist come from?
From genealogy + -ist.
Questions about saying genealogist
How do you pronounce genealogist?
Say JEE-nee-al-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒiniˌælədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːniːˌælədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genealogist?
Genealogist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · nee · al · uh · jist.
Do Americans and Brits say genealogist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒiniˌælədʒɪst/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːniːˌælədʒɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.