How to pronounce geologists
Say it like jee-OL-uh-jists. Geologists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL).
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- jee
- OL
- uh
- jists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geologists 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.
- jistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geologists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jee-OL-uh-jists.
What does geologists mean?
- plural of geologist How to pronounce geologist
Questions about saying geologists
How do you pronounce geologists?
Say jee-OL-uh-jists. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑlədʒɪsts/. In British English it is /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geologists?
Geologists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL). Broken into parts: jee · OL · uh · jists.
Is geologists 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 /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪsts/ (jee-OL-uh-jists).