How to pronounce gynecologist
Say it like ghy-nuh-KOL-uh-just. Gynecologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- ghy
- nuh
- KOL
- uh
- just
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gynecologist 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.
- justKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gynecologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ghy-nuh-KOL-uh-just.
What does gynecologist mean?
- A physician specializing in diseases of the female reproductive system.
Words that rhyme with gynecologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gynecologist.
- psychologist
- geologist
- anthropologist
- pathologist
- neurologist
- apologist
- entomologist
- anesthesiologist
- urologist
- endocrinologist
Questions about saying gynecologist
How do you pronounce gynecologist?
Say ghy-nuh-KOL-uh-just. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒəst/. In British English it is /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gynecologist?
Gynecologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: ghy · nuh · KOL · uh · just.
Is gynecologist 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 /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒəst/ (ghy-nuh-KOL-uh-just).