How to pronounce gynaecologist
Say it like ghy-nuh-KOL-uh-jist. Gynaecologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- ghy
- nuh
- KOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gynaecologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOLSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of gynaecologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ghy-nuh-KOL-uh-jist.
What does gynaecologist mean?
- Alternative spelling of gynecologist.
Where does gynaecologist come from?
From gynaecology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with gynaecologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gynaecologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- radiologist
Questions about saying gynaecologist
How do you pronounce gynaecologist?
Say ghy-nuh-KOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gynaecologist?
Gynaecologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: ghy · nuh · KOL · uh · jist.
Is gynaecologist 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 /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒɪst/ (ghy-nuh-KOL-uh-jist).