How to pronounce geneticist
Say it like juh-NET-uh-sust. Geneticist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- juh
- NET
- uh
- sust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geneticist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geneticist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: juh-NET-uh-sust.
What does geneticist mean?
- A scientist who studies genes.
- A physician who diagnoses, treats, and counsels patients with genetic disorders or syndromes.
Where does geneticist come from?
From genetic (“related to genes”) + -ist (“person following a profession or interest”).
Questions about saying geneticist
How do you pronounce geneticist?
Say juh-NET-uh-sust. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈnɛtəsəst/. In British English it is /dʒəˈnɛtəsəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geneticist?
Geneticist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: juh · NET · uh · sust.
Is geneticist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dʒəˈnɛtəsəst/ (juh-NET-uh-sust).