How to pronounce mathematician
Say it like math-uh-muh-TISH-un. Mathematician has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TISH).
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- math
- uh
- muh
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mathematician pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mathGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mathematician
American and British speakers say mathematician in essentially the same way: /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: math-uh-muh-TISH-un.
What does mathematician mean?
- An expert on mathematics; someone who studies mathematics.
Words that rhyme with mathematician
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Questions about saying mathematician
How do you pronounce mathematician?
Say math-uh-muh-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mathematician?
Mathematician has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TISH). Broken into parts: math · uh · muh · TISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say mathematician the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.