How to pronounce geoscientist
Say it like jee-oh-SY-un-tist. Geoscientist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- jee
- oh
- SY
- un
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geoscientist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geoscientist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-oh-SY-un-tist.
What does geoscientist mean?
- A scholar or researcher in geoscience, an inclusive term for the earth sciences.
Where does geoscientist come from?
From geo- + scientist.
Questions about saying geoscientist
How do you pronounce geoscientist?
Say jee-oh-SY-un-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈsaɪəntɪst/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsaɪəntɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geoscientist?
Geoscientist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: jee · oh · SY · un · tist.
Is geoscientist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsaɪəntɪst/ (jee-oh-SY-un-tist).