How to pronounce gerontologist
Say it like jer-un-TOL-uh-jist. Gerontologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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US American/ˌdʒɛrənˈtɑlədʒɪst/jer-un-TOL-uh-jist
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- jer
- un
- TOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gerontologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOLSay 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.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does gerontologist mean?
noun
- A physician who specializes in gerontology
Where does gerontologist come from?
From gerontology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with gerontologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gerontologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying gerontologist
How do you pronounce gerontologist?
Say jer-un-TOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛrənˈtɑlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gerontologist?
Gerontologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: jer · un · TOL · uh · jist.