How to pronounce geologist
Say it like jee-OL-uh-just. Geologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL).
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- jee
- OL
- uh
- just
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay 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.
- justKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jee-OL-uh-jist.
What does geologist mean?
- A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.
Where does geologist come from?
From geology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with geologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geologist.
- psychologist
- anthropologist
- pathologist
- neurologist
- gynecologist
- apologist
- entomologist
- anesthesiologist
- urologist
- endocrinologist
Questions about saying geologist
How do you pronounce geologist?
Say jee-OL-uh-just. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑlədʒəst/. In British English it is /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geologist?
Geologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL). Broken into parts: jee · OL · uh · just.
Is geologist 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 /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ (jee-OL-uh-jist).