How to pronounce internist
Say it like in-TUR-nist. Internist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
- in
- TUR
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of internist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR-nist.
What does internist mean?
- A physician who specialises in internal medicine.
Where does internist come from?
From German Internist, corresponding to intern (“internal”) + -ist.
Words that rhyme with internist
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Questions about saying internist
How do you pronounce internist?
Say in-TUR-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɝnɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɜːnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internist?
Internist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · nist.
Is internist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪnˈtɜːnɪst/ (in-TUR-nist).