How to pronounce hygienist
Say it like hy-GHEE-nist. Hygienist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHEE).
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- hy
- GHEE
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hygienist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- GHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hygienist
American and British speakers say hygienist in essentially the same way: /ˌhaɪˈɡinɪst/ in the US and /ˌhaɪˈɡiːnɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-GHEE-nist.
Other ways to say hygienist
Hygienist also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- hy-GHEN-ist /ˌhaɪˈɡɛnɪst/
What does hygienist mean?
- A person skilled in hygienics, but especially a dental assistant who cleans teeth etc
Where does hygienist come from?
From hygiene + -ist.
Questions about saying hygienist
How do you pronounce hygienist?
Say hy-GHEE-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪˈɡinɪst/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪˈɡiːnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hygienist?
Hygienist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHEE). Broken into parts: hy · GHEE · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say hygienist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhaɪˈɡinɪst/ and the British form is /ˌhaɪˈɡiːnɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.